This bird-like robot has a claw that it could use to perch on branches it has flown to. It could potentially be useful for collecting samples in hard-to-reach places or silently observing animals ...

Although the spring-loaded claw grasps a 6cm diameter branch much like its zoological inspirations, the final approach differs from its real-world counterparts. Generally, birds hover above their ...

A new model addresses that limitation by using a claw mechanism to temporarily perch in a bird-like fashion. Named P-Flap (Perching Flapping-Wing Robot), the prototype autonomous ornithopter has a ...

From parrots to raptors, birds that demonstrate dexterity with their claws share a common ancient ancestor, new research suggests. A study from the University of Alberta, published Aug. 15 in the ...

Cassowaries have a reputation as one of the world's most dangerous birds and their size, speed and power combined with their dagger-like, 10-centimetre claws mean we have to take looking after ...