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Robotic pigeon reveals how birds fly without a vertical tail fin

Last updated: November 21, 2024 6:42 am
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A groundbreaking pigeon-inspired robot has unlocked the secrets of bird flight, shedding light on how these feathered creatures soar effortlessly through the skies without the aid of vertical tail fins. This innovative prototype, known as PigeonBot II, has the potential to revolutionize aircraft design by reducing drag and fuel consumption in passenger planes.

Traditional aircraft rely on vertical tail fins, also called vertical stabilizers, to facilitate turning and prevent unintentional changes in direction. However, some military aircraft, such as the Northrop B-2 Spirit, forgo the vertical fin to enhance stealth capabilities. These aircraft use flaps to create asymmetric drag when necessary, but this approach is inefficient.

Unlike airplanes, birds lack vertical fins and do not appear to intentionally generate asymmetric drag. To unravel this mystery, David Lentink and his team at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands developed PigeonBot II. This robotic marvel, equipped with 52 real pigeon feathers, emulates the flight techniques of birds without a traditional tail fin.

The earlier iteration of PigeonBot, constructed in 2020, mimicked bird flight by flapping its wings and altering their shape. However, it still featured a conventional aircraft tail. The latest version incorporates a bird-like tail, and test flights have yielded promising results.

One key feature of PigeonBot II’s success lies in its reflexive tail movements, inspired by the natural responses observed in birds. When a pigeon is tilted from side to side or front to back, its tail instinctively adjusts to stabilize its flight. The robotic replica replicates these complex tail movements, enhancing its stability during flight.

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The researchers programmed PigeonBot II to steer using propellers on its wings, while the tail automatically twists and fans to provide stability typically provided by a vertical fin. Lentink explains that the intricate reflexive movements are beyond human capability, necessitating an autopilot system to control the robot during flight maneuvers.

After numerous refinement tests, PigeonBot II successfully took off, cruised, and landed safely. Lentink envisions a future where passenger aircraft could adopt this tailless flying technique to minimize weight, fuel consumption, and drag. By eliminating the need for vertical tails, aircraft could achieve greater efficiency and performance.

In conclusion, PigeonBot II’s groundbreaking design offers a glimpse into a future where aircraft may soar through the skies without traditional vertical stabilizers. This innovative approach to flight could pave the way for more efficient and environmentally friendly air travel, revolutionizing the aviation industry as we know it.

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