Researchers at Harvard University are developing autonomous, miniature flying robots known as “RoboBees.” Are these robots the future of… bees? Legal and media analyst Lionel of Lionel Media tells RT’s Alex Mihailovich that if these RoboBees are given artificial intelligence and the ability to reproduce, the results could be quite terrifying.
Can engineers master the mechanics of flight, at the scale of insects?
Technical specifications:
RoboBee's wingspan is 3 centimeters (1.2 in), which is believed to be the smallest man-made wingspan to achieve flight. The wings can flap 120 times per second and be controlled remotely in real time. Each RoboBee weighs 80 milligrams (0.0028 oz).
RoboBee's wingspan is 3 centimeters (1.2 in), which is believed to be the smallest man-made wingspan to achieve flight. The wings can flap 120 times per second and be controlled remotely in real time. Each RoboBee weighs 80 milligrams (0.0028 oz).
Electrical engineer Robert Wood leads a team at Harvard University that invents and develops entirely new classes of microrobots poised to play a transformative role in medicine, search-and-rescue missions, and agriculture.
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