Swarms of Robots Join the Army
August 21st, 2008Via: Guardian:
Small robots working in swarms have finally moved out of the laboratory and into the real world. That was the most significant feature of the Ministry of Defence’s Grand Challenge competition, held over the weekend. It’s an idea that is also being pursued by the US military.
The advantages of a decentralised swarm have long been apparent to researchers. After all, it’s a strategy that has proven effective for ants, bees and other social insects for millions of years. However, until now, robot swarms have been experimental rather than practical.
Research Credit: One More Promethean
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