Mechanical flapping flight

[hugh flung_dung]

OK, perhaps this is unlikely to be directly relevant to most people who follow this forum but I think you'll find it fascinating:
A robot that flies like a bird | Video on TED.com (http://www.ted.com/talks/a_robot_that_flies_like_a_bird.html)
http://www.festo.com/net/SupportPortal/Downloads/46270/Brosch_SmartBird_en_8s_RZ_300311_lo.pdf

HFD