Robirds: 3D Printed Robotic Birds of Prey

We all love birds, but in certain areas such as airports and agricultural fields, they can be a hazard. Dutch company Clear Flight Solutions has developed remote-controlled robotic birds to address this problem. These robots have a realistic appearance and propel themselves by flapping their wings. Their bodies are laser sintered in glass-filled polyamide.

These robotic birds are 3D-printed at Materialise. This video shows how they work:

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