Thursday, April 23, 2009

Robotic Penguins

Posted by samzenpus on Thursday April 23, @12:17AM

from the unending-march-of-the-penguins dept.
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Corporate Troll writes"Robotic penguins were unveiled by German engineering firm Festo this week. Using their flippers, the mechanical penguins (video) can paddle through water just like real ones, while larger helium-filled designs can "swim" through the air. The penguins are on show at the Hannover Messe Trade Exhibition in Germany. Each penguin carries 3D sonar which is used to monitor its surroundings and avoid collisions with walls or other penguins."

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