The birds, the bees and the robots

This week we turn our attention to the technology that enables us
to soar above the clouds to and zoom in close to our natural
world. We meet Sacha, who conquered a debilitating fear of flying
to fly alongside and study the decline of swans. Prepare to be
amazed by the complex world of bio-inspired robotics and the
intelligent engineers behind them. These robots go where humans
can’t, places that are inaccessible or dangerous, collecting
samples, making measurements and deliveries to aid human
innovation. And for all the wonders of the world drones have
enabled us to see, sometimes their very presence can pose a
threat to the animals they are hoping to film. How can we get in
close while keeping our distance at the same time? We know, we
can almost hear the cogs turning in your brain too.


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