The Robo-Penguin

State of the Art

The penguins' hydrodynamic body contours and wing propulsion system are adopted from their natural archetypes. The
Walter Fogel for Festo AG & Co.

State of the Art
The penguins' hydrodynamic body contours and wing propulsion system are adopted from their natural archetypes. The bot is propelled by a powerful electric motor whose rotational speed also controls the flapping frequency of the wings.

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