Robot chasing birds in Korea

The world's first birds chasing machines used lasers and speakers to chase birds near the airport.

The bird chasing robots have appeared in some non-birds
School in Korea to ensure the safety of the aircraft.

Birds become a major concern for military and civilian airports around the world. Animals in the sky can cause huge damage if they hit the plane or are drawn into the engine.

Nuclear Power Corporation of Korea and LIG Nex1, a subsidiary of LG Electronics in Korea, have developed a robot that is resistant to bird attacks, KBS reported. At 2.5 meters in length and 1.2 tons in weight, their robots are equipped with powerful speakers, green laser probes, cameras, and sound sensors. A robotic camera is capable of daytime observation, a night view camera and a camera that can capture images of objects that emit heat behind another object.

Channel A said the bird chasing robot operates in semi-automatic mode, meaning that humans can control it remotely. It chases birds with speakers and laser. Birdwatchers make the most popular birds of prey and pop tunes. The cameras are capable of detecting birds with a body length of 30cm or more at a distance of 300m. At night, the robot can project green lasers up to 1,200 meters in length to disperse birds.

The first tests for bird chasing robots have been conducted at an air force base in South Korea since 2011. It has now taken them to many airports in Korea. The robot design team also wants to export their products abroad.