How does this hummingbird robot ornithopter fly? | STEM kids

Engineer Matt Keenon explains how his robotic hummingbird ornithopter is an example of biomimicry, making an aerodynamic robot that takes inspiration from wing design, energy use, and movement of a hummingbird. Learn how you can learn from nature to create your own robots and prototypes at 0:00 Matt Keenon introduction 1:14 What is a UAV? 1:39 What is a ornithopter? 2:21 Ornithopter wing designs 3:17 Ornithopter energy use Technovation is the global tech education nonprofit that inspires girls to be leaders and problem solvers in their lives and their community ➡️ 👩🏾‍💻 Explore our Technovation Girls free STEM education program: 🎬 Watch Technovation girls learn how to code apps and make a difference in their communities: 🙋🏽 Learn how you can be a mentor or Technovation partner: Instagram: Twittter: Facebook: Linkedin: #Technovation #WomeninSTEM