A robot that flies like a bird | Markus Fischer

Important Vocabulary Words From The Video

ultralight

Ultralight is a type of aircraft that is very small and lightweight. They are usually used for military purposes, or for hunting and fishing.

  • The ultralight was very small and lightweight, and it was easy to fly.
  • The ultralight was designed for military purposes, and it was very effective.
aerodynamic

Aerodynamic is a word that is used to describe something that is designed to reduce the drag that is caused by air resistance. This is important for things like planes and cars, because it allows them to travel faster and farther.

  • The aerodynamic design of the car reduced the drag by 50%.
  • The aerodynamic design of the plane reduced the drag by 60%.
swooping

To swoop is to fly down steeply. When you swoop down to catch a bird, you are using your wings to fly.

  • The bird swooped down and snatched the apple out of the child's hand.
  • The storm clouds swooped down and dumped a lot of rain on the city.
circling

To circle something is to move around it in a circular fashion. When you circle a group of people, you are protecting them from harm.

  • The wolves were circling the herd of cows, waiting for the perfect opportunity to attack.
  • The birds were circling around the feeder, waiting for the opportunity to get a food.
generalists

A generalist is someone who is good at a variety of things. They are not limited to one area of study or one type of work.

  • He is a very good generalist, because he is able to do a lot of different types of work.
  • She is a very good generalist, because she is able to do a lot of different types of math.
aerodynamics

Aerodynamics is the study of how air behaves in different circumstances. It can be used to study everything from airplane design to wind power.

  • The aerodynamics of the airplane are important for determining how fast it can travel.
  • The aerodynamics of the wind turbine are important for determining how much power it can generate.

Electromechanical means that the object or system is powered by electricity and mechanics. This means that it contains both electronic and mechanical components.

  • The car is electromechanical because it contains both electronic and mechanical parts.
  • The door is electromechanical because it contains a number of mechanical parts that work together to open and close the door.