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did you know that chickens have an incredible ability to keep their heads stable? this is thanks to a gyro-like mechanism in their ears that has three mutually orthogonal inertial measurement devices. modern motion processors use something called an inertial measurement unit (imu), which provides movement data that can be used to compensate for movement. chickens apparently have the same type of mechanism, only with a higher update rate.
in fact, this idea was used in a commercial by mercedes-benz: "mercedes-benz tv: magic body control tv commercial". it's amazing how nature can inspire technology!
but how does this work exactly? our bodies use a similar mechanism to keep our heads stable, but chickens have a higher update rate. this means that they can adjust their head position more quickly and accurately than we can. it's like they have a built-in stabilizer!
if you're interested in learning more about chicken head tracking, check out this video by pennywhistle productions/smarter every day: http://on.fb.me/chicknman. it's a fun and educational video that explains the science behind chicken head tracking in a way that's easy to understand.
unfortunately, the chickens used in the video were eaten by the family dog. whoops! but the video is still worth watching for its educational value.
if you're interested in seeing more from pennywhistle productions/smarter every day, check out their music video "briley brand new key". it's a fun and entertaining video that showcases their creativity and talent.
currently, this video is under non-exclusive license to be played on fuji-tv in japan. ha ha. who would have thought?
as of july 10th, 2009, this video has received 1 million hits! woo hoo! it's amazing how a simple video about chicken head tracking can capture the attention of so many people.
instead of saving for his kids' college, destin makes videos using the money he would have saved. the thought is it will help educate the world as a whole, and one day generate enough revenue to pay for their education. until then, if you appreciate what you've learned in this video and the effort that went into it, please share the video. if you really liked it, feel free to pitch a few dollars towards their college fund by clicking here: http://bit.ly/kidscollege.
warm regards,
destin hey it's me destin. ahh.. i got my dad a present for father's day.
if you found this article informative and entertaining, please share it with your friends and family. and if you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below.
sources:
- pennywhistle productions/smarter every day: http://on.fb.me/chicknman
- mercedes-benz tv: magic body control tv commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jljlzvzujwa
additional reading:
- lego sets crash test slow motion destruction: https://www.schooltube.com/lego-sets-crash-test-slow-motion-destruction/
- the fable of the dragon tyrant: a thought-provoking tale: https://www.schooltube.com/the-fable-of-the-dragon-tyrant-a-thought-provoking-tale/
- the convair model 49: a helicopter that dreamed of flight: https://www.schooltube.com/the-convair-model-49-a-helicopter-that-dreamed-of-flight/
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