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Real-life Ornithopter to Take Flight?

Posted by Hemos on from the duncan-idaho-would-be-so-proud dept.

A reader writes "According to this article at space.com, researchers at the University of Toronto have designed and built a working ornithopter. Their design will (hopefully) lift off solely powered by the motion of its articulated wings. First envisaged by Leonardo da Vinci, many will recall ornithopers' prominent role in Frank Herbert's Dune books. The U. Toronto Ornithopter project page is is found at ornithopter.net." "Usul ? , Base of the Pillar"

3 of 170 comments (clear)

  1. I knew that Card had a use.... by SamBeckett · · Score: 2, Funny

    Why else would you waste deck-space for a 0/2 flying?

  2. Superman!!!???? by jhill · · Score: 4, Funny

    Look, up there in the sky. It's a bird ... It's a plane ... No wait ... what the hell is that?!?!?

  3. Shai Hulud by Ukab+the+Great · · Score: 3, Funny

    Screw the 'thopter. I'd rather have a 300 meter worm.