00:00Pesto has developed its first Bionic Bee, an autonomous bee-shaped robot that reproduces the flight of its insect model.
00:05With a weight of 34 grams, a length of 22 centimeters and a width of 24 centimeters,
00:09the Bionic Bee is currently the smallest flying object in the Bionic Learning Network.
00:12The light and coherent construction of the robot offers good maneuverability and a good flight time.
00:16Its compact body houses the wing beating mechanism, communication technology, as well as the geometric control systems of the wings.
00:22The developers used a generative design to optimize its structure, minimizing the use of materials while maximizing stability.
00:28It therefore includes three servomotors, a battery and a reducer, all adjusted in a minimal space.
00:33This configuration allows precise regulation of the frequency of the beating of the wings, adapted to various maneuvers.
00:37In addition, Pesto has gone beyond its engineering challenges via its biomimetic,
00:41by creating robotic bees capable of flying in large numbers and in a totally autonomous way while giving birth.
00:45This ability to fly while giving birth is reinforced by an internal locating system and a central control, ensuring a coordinated and collision-free flight.
00:51Although the future applications of these robotic bees remain undetermined,
00:54by overcoming several major technological challenges, Pesto has taken a major step forward for such microbots based on the behavior of insects.
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