British military scientists intend to develop flying robots capable of spying on enemy locations, which are useful in battlefields to protect soldiers' lives or detect rolling robots. bigger.
This initiative seems crazy and almost a science fiction, but according to the project owner, Dr. Rafal Zbikowski of Cranfield University, the first insect robots will be present in his laboratory. 7 to 10 years.
Flying prototypes simulating flapping wings of a flying fly have been tested. Unlike unmanned aerial vehicles, these fly robots can be moved in buildings, confined spaces, tunnels, etc.
In the event of a hostage taking, they will be very useful in spot detection and resolution, as well as during disasters to detect injured persons. They can also be used in industry to test the pipeline ...
The US military might see them as "smart bombs" equipped with explosives capable of avoiding special targets such as computers, electrical systems ... without bombing the entire building.
Inspired by the British Ministry of Defense, the US Army and NASA, Dr. Zbikowski hopes to develop these robots to give them independence.
He developed spy fly robots
British military scientists intend to develop flying robots capable of spying on enemy locations, which are useful in battlefields to protect soldiers' lives or detect rolling robots. bigger.
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