Robo Fly

[Debi]

Slightly heavier than a toothpick, the first wireless insect-size robot takes flight

Slightly heavier than a toothpick, the first wireless insect-size robot takes flight

• Engineers from the University of Washington have created the first wireless insect-size robot, powered by a laser beam.
• Until now, robotic flying insects were hard-wired to an external power source because the electronics needed to power and control their wings were much too heavy.
• The engineers say these robo-insects are cheap to produce and can slip into tight spaces, enabling them to handle tasks the large aerial drones can't.

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[Debi]

If you swat it and it doesn't bleed, get worried.

 

[Lynne]

The perfect spy , anctual fly on the wall!

 

[SyStEm0v3r1dE]

I already think drones are becoming an issue don't get me wrong they are neat but I still think the applications for the tech could potentially ripe for abuse overall

 

[Lynne]

I already think drones are becoming an issue don't get me wrong they are neat but I still think the applications for the tech could potentially ripe for abuse overall

Ya just know it’s for spying. Although I can think of places we’d like to see but can’t fit a drone. How about down those tight chambers in the great phromid? Or into tight caves? I think a tiny camera in the right hands could be really effective to gain knowledge where humans can’t go.

 

[7Critter]

From the article

"micromechanical flying insect"

 

[Lynne]

From the article

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"micromechanical flying insect"

This is a very fasenating piece of work