Scientists try to mimic intricacies of nature with robot fly From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: August 4, 2002| Author: ANDREW BRIDGES | Copyright 2002 The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

Scientists try to mimic intricacies of nature with robot fly

'Ornithopter' could have applications in war, space program

By ANDREW BRIDGES Associated Press

Sunday, August 4, 2002

Berkeley, Calif. -- Understanding the aerodynamics that allow insects and hummingbirds to fly is the key to an invention that researchers hope will create a little buzz and a lot of flap.

Biologists and technologists at the University of California- Berkeley have spent the past four ...