Inspired by
Nature

Explore the many ways Festo turns elements of nature into the latest innovations in engineering.

Ants are nature’s collaborators. Explore how their communication style can be programmed into robots.

Kangaroos are powerful jumpers. See the kinetic energy of a kangaroo in action.

Once an octopus grabs hold of something, it doesn’t let go. Discover how this soft and secure grip translates into new approaches in Smart Factories.

Rays elegantly glide across the ocean. Examine water hydraulics and the Fin Ray^® Effect up close.

An elephant’s trunk and an octopus’ tentacle provide inspiration for a powerful, but sensitive robot.

Explore lift and propulsion watching the Festo SmartBird.

Discover how using weight displacement, tentacles for propulsion, and sensors to communicate helps imagine innovations in automation.