Originally published at: https://boingboing.net/2020/01/17/robot-bird-with-real-pigeon-fe.html
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“Robot Pigeon With Sombrero On Its Head Spotted In Reno”
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This is basically the avian equivalent of the T-800.
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Whoa, what’s next? A robot AI with real human brain cells to improve Agile development? 
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Feathers? That’s just lazy. BF Skinner used whole pigeons in the 1940ies.
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It’s interesting how they describe the velcro effect between feathers. As a fly tier who works with many diverse kinds of feathers, that’s a particularly noted affect for the feathers from long-distance flyers like ducks and geese. The micro-structures of peacock and pheasant feathers are incredible - think feathers covered in mini-feathers covered in micro-feathers. And ostrich hurl feathers have filaments that spiral around the shaft.
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The circle is complete, velcro having been inspired by the tiny hooks on burr fruit. Seriously though, biomimicry is so cool.
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I see wormsign.
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