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Andy Torbet tries to match the skills of some of the most incredible animals in the world.

Andy Torbet attempts to match the skills of some of nature's super heroes in a series of daring challenges. In every episode he goes up against a new animal.

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Andy Torbet

Katherine Ryan

Annette Williams

Beyond Bionic: Series 1: Episode 6: Hummingbird

Hummingbird

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Episode 6: Hummingbird

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Andy Torbet attempts to match the amazing hovering skills of the hummingbird.

Andy Torbet attempts to match the hovering skills of the hummingbird. Can he find the tech to help him hover in mid-air and extract nectar from a huge flower?

Andy Torbet is on a mission to match the hovering skills of the hummingbird. Flapping their wings 80 times per second, these are the only birds in the world able to hover in one spot, using this to help them extract nectar from flowers with their long beaks. Andy begins his quest by testing gadgets that can extend the reach of his arms, to become his version of the hummingbird's beak. Part of the test has them strapped to a rally car - cue the wheelspins and doughnuts. Next, Andy heads to San Jose in the USA for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to try out a hovering, human-carrying drone. Then his final stop is San Diego, to try out a gadget which lifts humans into the air using the propulsion power of water. Can Andy learn to ride it and finally mimic a hummingbird, or will he get into a real flap?

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Andy Torbet attempts to match the skills of some of nature's superheroes in a series of daring challenges. In every episode he goes up against a new animal.

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