Nature undoubtedly has come up with some of the most unique solutions with regard to evolution. The dragonfly is unique with regard to its ability to hover, rapidly accelerate and halt and hover again, all while producing the least amount of sound and by doing it with utmost ease. It has always been a challenge for engineers to replicate the movements of a dragonfly. Now inventors have come close to making an artificial dragonfly with the Emperor Dragonfly Machine. This handcrafted marvel, which was made to represent the emperor dragonfly, has its moving parts made of gold, crafted skillfully and precisely. The wings of this genius creation flutter as and when the tip of the tail is twisted. The outer body and wings are made of Argentium Silver. Presumably, this delicate masterpiece has taken days and months of hard work and thus the product comes with a very heavy price tag. The machine would cost you $15,000.
At best this may be a novelty. What’s noteworthy though, is the level of commitment shown by these craftsmen in making it. It ought to be sold as jewelery. I would really love to see the day when technology will also be considered an art and its creations be sold for their intrinsic artistic value. This could then be a collectors item.
Emperor Dragonfly Machine Picture Gallery
Source : Elite Choice/ Bornrich
