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Designs on Nature

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3/3. Scientists and bio-engineers are revealing new secrets of insect flight and using these to design and build micro air vehicles. These tiny free-flying robots are attracting major military interest as well as stimulating the toy market. Mark Stephen reveals an exciting range of biomimetic works that draws inspiration from flying creatures to provide the next generation of engineering solutions. Producer Louise Dalziel

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Mark Stephen
Producer:
Louise Dalziel
Source: Radio Times

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