Even though "Robo Raven" sounds like something that could give Godzilla a run for his money in a cheesy ’70s movie, the creature is very real and represents a new step in the evolution of avian robots ...

Most robotic birds flap their wings in sync. But this raven-like flier can move each of its flexible wings independently, allowing it to perform acrobatic manoeuvres during flight. The artificial bird ...

And while it may look like a flapping-wing robot, it actually flies via a combination of two semi-fixed wings and a propeller. RAVEN's real selling point, though, is its multi-jointed legs. Although ...