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Original Post: Fiction becomes reality
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I swear, I read a near future thriller recently that had robots like this being used by the super-spy heros. It's getting to the point where you can't turn around before some sci-fi aspect of fiction has popped up in the news...
Aircraft the size of bees that get the energy they need by feeding themselves a diet of dead flies could be buzzing around the battlefields and motorways of the future, thanks to research in southwest England.
The aircraft, up to 15cm long and equipped with sensors and cameras, could have a number of uses in civilian life and modern warfare, including reconnaissance missions, traffic monitoring or fire and rescue operations.
By "digesting" its own fuel, the aircraft could become autonomous and operate without the need for refuelling, changing batteries or recharging from the mains.
I can see the consumer angle on this one already - combine that with the Roomba, and you'll have something.
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