Flying robots behave like wild animals
A team of engineers at the University of Maryland specializing in flight and navigation, is turning to biology for inspiration to protect troops as the military’s role in international dealings has increased. According to the team leader, the key to ensuring troops’ protection lies in the study of birds and insects. So they’re developing robots that both look and behave like wild animals, “hoping one day these machines can be used to scout enemy territory and warn American soldiers of potential ambushes.”
Credit: University of Maryland
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