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4667

Wings of the future

To build the airplanes of tomorrow, researchers are turning to Nature for inspiration. But how can we copy a bird's muscles, feathers and brains? With electroactive morphing, piezoelectric turbulence control and real-time feedback loops.

Duration

00:08:00

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Définition

HD

Color

Color

Sound

Sound

Version(s)

French
English
International version

Original material

HD

Director(s)

Claude DELHAYE

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Production

CNRS Institute(s)

Regional office(s)

Scientific topics

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