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Newly developed micro robot bird able to perform reconnaissance, surveillance
FoxDC ^ | 21 Jun 2013

Posted on 06/21/2013 8:23:22 AM PDT by mandaladon

Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed a robot bird whose wings can flap independently of each other.

Called the "Robo Raven," the breakthrough engineering technology allows the robot to achieve any desired motion and to perform aerobatic maneuvers.

Developed by University of Maryland Professors S.K. Gupta and Hugh Bruck and their students, the robot birds could one day be used for reconnaissance and surveillance.

The final design enables a tiny video camera, can be launched from the ground, and can fly in winds up to 10 mph.

The micro air bird even fooled a local hawk, which attacked the robot in mid-flight on more than one occasion.

(Excerpt) Read more at myfoxdc.com ...


TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; Technical
KEYWORDS: drones
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Watch the video...is amazing!
1 posted on 06/21/2013 8:23:22 AM PDT by mandaladon
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To: mandaladon

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2344835/Scientists-use-3D-printer-create-microbatteries-smaller-single-GRAIN-sand-paving-way-high-powered-flying-robot-insects-mini-medical-implants.html
Scientists use 3D printer to create microbatteries smaller than a single GRAIN of sand, paving the way for high-powered flying robot insects and mini medical implant


2 posted on 06/21/2013 8:25:31 AM PDT by mandaladon (The truth about Benghazi is all I want)
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To: mandaladon

Wasn’t there some thread a while back about the Palistinians or the Iranians talking about shooting birds down as they were spying? I thought it was just tin-foil hat/rant....hmmm?


3 posted on 06/21/2013 8:25:48 AM PDT by IllumiNaughtyByNature ($1.84 - The price of a gallon of gas on Jan. 20th, 2009.)
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To: mandaladon

Pull!


4 posted on 06/21/2013 8:28:09 AM PDT by Noumenon (What would Michael Collins do?)
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To: mandaladon

I had a little bird
it’s name was Enza
I opened up the window
and influenza

Politicians spy
and then they wonder why
when we finally see their little trick
we think of the government and just feel sick


5 posted on 06/21/2013 8:29:14 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy
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To: mandaladon
Yep. That's amazing!

I wonder how many DHS will order?

6 posted on 06/21/2013 8:29:58 AM PDT by RoosterRedux (Obama's Chechens are coming home...to roost.)
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To: IllumiNaughtyByNature
Wasn’t there some thread a while back about the Palistinians or the Iranians talking about shooting birds down as they were spying? I thought it was just tin-foil hat/rant....hmmm?

That would be before my time here, so if you can remember any more, would you please ping me?
Thanks.

7 posted on 06/21/2013 8:33:43 AM PDT by SilverMine (IF the US govt says it, it is a lie.)
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To: mandaladon

Nothing new. It has nested in Marco Rubio’s ear for the last year or so.


8 posted on 06/21/2013 8:35:23 AM PDT by SC_Pete
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To: SC_Pete

Dove season open already??


9 posted on 06/21/2013 8:36:28 AM PDT by Mouton (108th MI Group.....68-71)
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To: RoosterRedux

Given their past evil behavior,
they will hold off until the technology allows
them to specifically target and eliminate
patriotic Americans.


10 posted on 06/21/2013 8:37:02 AM PDT by Diogenesis
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To: mandaladon
I don't know if I would call that 'micro'.

This size would be called 'mini'.

This size I would call 'micro'.

Here's the VTOL model.


11 posted on 06/21/2013 8:37:48 AM PDT by UCANSEE2 (The monsters are due on Maple Street)
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To: mandaladon

Drones are so 2012.


12 posted on 06/21/2013 8:38:05 AM PDT by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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To: mandaladon

Wabbit season!
Duck season!
Wabbit season!
Duck season!
Wabbit season!
Duck season!
DRONE season!

13 posted on 06/21/2013 8:38:21 AM PDT by Pollster1 ("Shall not be infringed" is unambiguous.)
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To: mandaladon

Skynet is gonna take over the world in 50 years tops.


14 posted on 06/21/2013 8:40:21 AM PDT by Durbin
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To: mandaladon

No challenge for my Browning 12 ga. 3.5” magnum.


15 posted on 06/21/2013 8:41:47 AM PDT by mosaicwolf (Strength and Honor)
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To: mandaladon

Perch and stare is another recent capability.

Also power-cable mediated parasitic recharge. I’m completely serious.


16 posted on 06/21/2013 8:42:32 AM PDT by gaijin
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To: Mouton

I heard some warbling under the bridge, but I’m not good with calendars.


17 posted on 06/21/2013 8:47:51 AM PDT by SC_Pete
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To: gaijin
Perch and stare is another recent capability.

Also power-cable mediated parasitic recharge. I'm completely serious.

You forgot to mention the audio capabilities, quite useful when Mr. TelePrompter feels cranky.

18 posted on 06/21/2013 8:54:45 AM PDT by Covenantor ("Men are ruled...by liars who refuse them news, and by fools who cannot govern." Chesterton)
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To: mandaladon
Ecclesiastes 10:20 Furthermore, in your bedchamber do not curse a king, and in your sleeping rooms do not curse a rich man, for a bird of the heavens will carry the sound, and the winged creature will make the matter known.

Amazing how smart God was a LONG time ago.

19 posted on 06/21/2013 8:58:14 AM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: mandaladon

Eventually they will get down to mosquito size and carry a ricin payload.


20 posted on 06/21/2013 8:59:08 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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