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FEATURE - Imker fängt Bienenschwarm mitten in London
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A pest controller safely dealing with a huge swarm of bees, found nesting in a tree close to London's South Bank
Pest controller deals with huge bee nest, London, UK - 21 Jun 2016
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FEATURE - Imker fängt Bienenschwarm mitten in London
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A pest controller safely dealing with a huge swarm of bees, found nesting in a tree close to London's South Bank
Pest controller deals with huge bee nest, London, UK - 21 Jun 2016
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FEATURE - Imker fängt Bienenschwarm mitten in London
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A pest controller safely dealing with a huge swarm of bees, found nesting in a tree close to London's South Bank
Pest controller deals with huge bee nest, London, UK - 21 Jun 2016
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Macro photographs showing ants at work by Andiyan Lutfi, Cibinong Village, Indonesia - 13 Jan 2011
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A swarm of ants attack an unlucky fly
Macro photographs showing ants at work by Andiyan Lutfi, Cibinong Village, Indonesia - 13 Jan 2011
They may seem small and harmless but these ants proved they were a force to be reckoned with when a fly strayed into their territory. The insect may have been double the size of its attackers but it didn't seem to stand a chance against them. The extraordinary spectacle is part of a series of macro photographs, showing the tiny creatures in breathtaking detail that would not normally be detectable with the naked eye. Amateur photographer Andiyan Lutfi snaps the incredible shots at his own home in Cibinong Village, Indonesia. In one of his photographs a group of hungry ants clamour to get their hands on a delicious chocolate brownie he had left on a pile of leaves.
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Thousands Of Ants
Thousands of ants move along a footpath in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on April 30, 2025. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Thousands Of Ants
Thousands of ants move along a footpath in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on April 30, 2025. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Robot swarm plan to build ariships
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Swarm 1
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08/04/2025
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Picture MUST credit: H2 Clipper
A company developing a hydrogen airship fleet is planning to have a swarm of robots to help build it.
US-based H2 Clipper is one step closer to its goal of using autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic swarms in aircraft and aerospace manufacturing.
It has been granted a patent for proprietary robotics to cover large-scale aviation and aerospace manufacturing.
The plan is for spider-like machines to assemble airframes, attach the exterior skin, and install structural and internal components.
H2C said they could also perform bonding and fastening operations, conduct in-process quality inspections, and carry out other complex, high-precision tasks.
The swarm would be developed using machine learning and artificial intelligence to guide allowing the swarm to self-correct, improve manufacturing precision, reduce errors, and optimise construction times, according to the company.
It is claimed the system will assures collision-free operation and eliminates the need for workers to operate at dangerous heights.
With no fixed assembly line or gantries required, operators can remotely supervise manufacturing and scale across multiple locations.
H2C said the technology would enable the construction of large-scale structures entirely in place using the autonomous bots.
OPS: Rinaldo Brutoco, CEO and Founder of H2 Clipper (far right) with co-inventors Robert Shelton (far left) and Mike Everton (centre)
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Robot swarm plan to build ariships
Ferrari Press Agency
Swarm 1
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08/04/2025
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A company developing a hydrogen airship fleet is planning to have a swarm of robots to help build it.
US-based H2 Clipper is one step closer to its goal of using autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic swarms in aircraft and aerospace manufacturing.
It has been granted a patent for proprietary robotics to cover large-scale aviation and aerospace manufacturing.
The plan is for spider-like machines to assemble airframes, attach the exterior skin, and install structural and internal components.
H2C said they could also perform bonding and fastening operations, conduct in-process quality inspections, and carry out other complex, high-precision tasks.
The swarm would be developed using machine learning and artificial intelligence to guide allowing the swarm to self-correct, improve manufacturing precision, reduce errors, and optimise construction times, according to the company.
It is claimed the system will assures collision-free operation and eliminates the need for workers to operate at dangerous heights.
With no fixed assembly line or gantries required, operators can remotely supervise manufacturing and scale across multiple locations.
H2C said the technology would enable the construction of large-scale structures entirely in place using the autonomous bots.
OPS: Render of the proposed new hydrogen-filled H2 Clipper airship
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Robot swarm plan to build ariships
Ferrari Press Agency
Swarm 1
Ref 16713
08/04/2025
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Picture MUST credit: H2 Clipper
A company developing a hydrogen airship fleet is planning to have a swarm of robots to help build it.
US-based H2 Clipper is one step closer to its goal of using autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic swarms in aircraft and aerospace manufacturing.
It has been granted a patent for proprietary robotics to cover large-scale aviation and aerospace manufacturing.
The plan is for spider-like machines to assemble airframes, attach the exterior skin, and install structural and internal components.
H2C said they could also perform bonding and fastening operations, conduct in-process quality inspections, and carry out other complex, high-precision tasks.
The swarm would be developed using machine learning and artificial intelligence to guide allowing the swarm to self-correct, improve manufacturing precision, reduce errors, and optimise construction times, according to the company.
It is claimed the system will assures collision-free operation and eliminates the need for workers to operate at dangerous heights.
With no fixed assembly line or gantries required, operators can remotely supervise manufacturing and scale across multiple locations.
H2C said the technology would enable the construction of large-scale structures entirely in place using the autonomous bots.
OPS: Render of the proposed new hydrogen-filled H2 Clipper airship
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Robot swarm plan to build ariships
Ferrari Press Agency
Swarm 1
Ref 16713
08/04/2025
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Picture MUST credit: H2 Clipper
A company developing a hydrogen airship fleet is planning to have a swarm of robots to help build it.
US-based H2 Clipper is one step closer to its goal of using autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic swarms in aircraft and aerospace manufacturing.
It has been granted a patent for proprietary robotics to cover large-scale aviation and aerospace manufacturing.
The plan is for spider-like machines to assemble airframes, attach the exterior skin, and install structural and internal components.
H2C said they could also perform bonding and fastening operations, conduct in-process quality inspections, and carry out other complex, high-precision tasks.
The swarm would be developed using machine learning and artificial intelligence to guide allowing the swarm to self-correct, improve manufacturing precision, reduce errors, and optimise construction times, according to the company.
It is claimed the system will assures collision-free operation and eliminates the need for workers to operate at dangerous heights.
With no fixed assembly line or gantries required, operators can remotely supervise manufacturing and scale across multiple locations.
H2C said the technology would enable the construction of large-scale structures entirely in place using the autonomous bots.
OPS: Render of the proposed robot swarm building an airship frame
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Une start-up technologique a annoncé un projet visant à récolter l'énergie solaire dans l'espace et à la renvoyer là où elle est nécessaire sur Terre
Picture MUST credit: Aetherflux. A plan to harvest solar power in space and beam it back to where it is needed on Earth, has been announced by a tech startup. The US based company, called Aetherflux, plans to set up a swarm of satellites in low Earth orbit. Each one would be each equipped with a solar panel, a battery and an infrared laser to transmit the power down to the ground. The company wants to put up thousands of these satellites up to accumulate massive amounts of energy. The concept of space-based solar power is not new but ideas on how to harvest it have involved large spacecraft in geostationary orbit using radio waves to transmit back to Earth. Aetherflux is working toward its first mission now, with the aim of sending up a demonstration spacecraft in late 2025 or early 2026. It is already under construction and will aim to demonstrate solar energy transmission using the infrared laser is possible. Picture supplied by JLPPA
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Satellite swarm to harvest solar power for Earth
Ferrari Press Agency
Solar 1
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09/10/2024
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Picture MUST credit: Aetherflux.
A plan to harvest solar power in space and beam it back to where it is needed on Earth, has been announced by a tech startup.
The US based company, called Aetherflux, plans to set up a swarm of satellites in low Earth orbit.
Each one would be each equipped with a solar panel, a battery and an infrared laser to transmit the power down to the ground.
The company wants to put up thousands of these satellites up to accumulate massive amounts of energy.
The concept of space-based solar power is not new but ideas on how to harvest it have involved large spacecraft in geostationary orbit using radio waves to transmit back to Earth.
Aetherflux is working toward its first mission now, with the aim of sending up a demonstration spacecraft in late 2025 or early 2026.
It is already under construction and will aim to demonstrate solar energy transmission using the infrared laser is possible.
OPSD: Render of the one of the proposed solar power harvesting satellites in orbit.
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Snail inspired robots swarm together for search and rescue
Ferrari Press Agency
Snail 1
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06/05/2024
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Pictures must credit: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Snail inspired robots that can swarm together to perform tasks are being developed that could one day be fused to explore distant planets.
They may also be used is searching for survivors at disaster sites or doing reconnaissance in hazardous environments
All the robots communicate with one another, coordinating their movements in order to get the job done.
The new devices are able to climb up on top of each other, stacking themselves into three-dimensional configurations.
The robots were modelled on a particular snail called the white jade land snail and developed by a team at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The robot has a spherical magnetic iron shell that houses a battery, microprocessor and other electronics.
It moves around on tiny rubber caterpillar tracks embedded with magnets.
A retractable vacuum-powered suction cup is located between the two sets of tracks on each bot.
When the robot is moving on its own the suction cup is kept withdrawn and unpowered.
The magnets allow it to climb up on top of the shells of other snail robots during swarming.
Once it's in place the bot lowers and powering up its suction cup to cling tightly to the shell of the other robot fixing the two firmly together.
OPS: The robot snail in action.
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Snail inspired robots swarm together for search and rescue
Ferrari Press Agency
Snail 1
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06/05/2024
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Pictures must credit: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Snail inspired robots that can swarm together to perform tasks are being developed that could one day be fused to explore distant planets.
They may also be used is searching for survivors at disaster sites or doing reconnaissance in hazardous environments
All the robots communicate with one another, coordinating their movements in order to get the job done.
The new devices are able to climb up on top of each other, stacking themselves into three-dimensional configurations.
The robots were modelled on a particular snail called the white jade land snail and developed by a team at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The robot has a spherical magnetic iron shell that houses a battery, microprocessor and other electronics.
It moves around on tiny rubber caterpillar tracks embedded with magnets.
A retractable vacuum-powered suction cup is located between the two sets of tracks on each bot.
When the robot is moving on its own the suction cup is kept withdrawn and unpowered.
The magnets allow it to climb up on top of the shells of other snail robots during swarming.
Once it's in place the bot lowers and powering up its suction cup to cling tightly to the shell of the other robot fixing the two firmly together.
OPS: Evolution of the snail inspired robot
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Snail inspired robots swarm together for search and rescue
Ferrari Press Agency
Snail 1
Ref 15827
06/05/2024
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Pictures must credit: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Snail inspired robots that can swarm together to perform tasks are being developed that could one day be fused to explore distant planets.
They may also be used is searching for survivors at disaster sites or doing reconnaissance in hazardous environments
All the robots communicate with one another, coordinating their movements in order to get the job done.
The new devices are able to climb up on top of each other, stacking themselves into three-dimensional configurations.
The robots were modelled on a particular snail called the white jade land snail and developed by a team at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The robot has a spherical magnetic iron shell that houses a battery, microprocessor and other electronics.
It moves around on tiny rubber caterpillar tracks embedded with magnets.
A retractable vacuum-powered suction cup is located between the two sets of tracks on each bot.
When the robot is moving on its own the suction cup is kept withdrawn and unpowered.
The magnets allow it to climb up on top of the shells of other snail robots during swarming.
Once it's in place the bot lowers and powering up its suction cup to cling tightly to the shell of the other robot fixing the two firmly together.
OPS: The robot snails in action.Making a chain on a step for a stranded robot to climb down
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Snail inspired robots swarm together for search and rescue
Ferrari Press Agency
Snail 1
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06/05/2024
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Pictures must credit: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Snail inspired robots that can swarm together to perform tasks are being developed that could one day be fused to explore distant planets.
They may also be used is searching for survivors at disaster sites or doing reconnaissance in hazardous environments
All the robots communicate with one another, coordinating their movements in order to get the job done.
The new devices are able to climb up on top of each other, stacking themselves into three-dimensional configurations.
The robots were modelled on a particular snail called the white jade land snail and developed by a team at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The robot has a spherical magnetic iron shell that houses a battery, microprocessor and other electronics.
It moves around on tiny rubber caterpillar tracks embedded with magnets.
A retractable vacuum-powered suction cup is located between the two sets of tracks on each bot.
When the robot is moving on its own the suction cup is kept withdrawn and unpowered.
The magnets allow it to climb up on top of the shells of other snail robots during swarming.
Once it's in place the bot lowers and powering up its suction cup to cling tightly to the shell of the other robot fixing the two firmly together.
OPS: The robot snails in action swarming to make an arm to grab a package on a table
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Snail inspired robots swarm together for search and rescue
Ferrari Press Agency
Snail 1
Ref 15827
06/05/2024
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Pictures must credit: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Snail inspired robots that can swarm together to perform tasks are being developed that could one day be fused to explore distant planets.
They may also be used is searching for survivors at disaster sites or doing reconnaissance in hazardous environments
All the robots communicate with one another, coordinating their movements in order to get the job done.
The new devices are able to climb up on top of each other, stacking themselves into three-dimensional configurations.
The robots were modelled on a particular snail called the white jade land snail and developed by a team at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The robot has a spherical magnetic iron shell that houses a battery, microprocessor and other electronics.
It moves around on tiny rubber caterpillar tracks embedded with magnets.
A retractable vacuum-powered suction cup is located between the two sets of tracks on each bot.
When the robot is moving on its own the suction cup is kept withdrawn and unpowered.
The magnets allow it to climb up on top of the shells of other snail robots during swarming.
Once it's in place the bot lowers and powering up its suction cup to cling tightly to the shell of the other robot fixing the two firmly together.
OPS: The robot snails in action.Creating a step up for a single bot to climb
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Snail inspired robots swarm together for search and rescue
Ferrari Press Agency
Snail 1
Ref 15827
06/05/2024
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Pictures must credit: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Snail inspired robots that can swarm together to perform tasks are being developed that could one day be fused to explore distant planets.
They may also be used is searching for survivors at disaster sites or doing reconnaissance in hazardous environments
All the robots communicate with one another, coordinating their movements in order to get the job done.
The new devices are able to climb up on top of each other, stacking themselves into three-dimensional configurations.
The robots were modelled on a particular snail called the white jade land snail and developed by a team at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The robot has a spherical magnetic iron shell that houses a battery, microprocessor and other electronics.
It moves around on tiny rubber caterpillar tracks embedded with magnets.
A retractable vacuum-powered suction cup is located between the two sets of tracks on each bot.
When the robot is moving on its own the suction cup is kept withdrawn and unpowered.
The magnets allow it to climb up on top of the shells of other snail robots during swarming.
Once it's in place the bot lowers and powering up its suction cup to cling tightly to the shell of the other robot fixing the two firmly together.
OPS: The robot snails in action.Making a bridge between two rocks for one to cross
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Snail inspired robots swarm together for search and rescue
Ferrari Press Agency
Snail 1
Ref 15827
06/05/2024
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Pictures must credit: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Snail inspired robots that can swarm together to perform tasks are being developed that could one day be fused to explore distant planets.
They may also be used is searching for survivors at disaster sites or doing reconnaissance in hazardous environments
All the robots communicate with one another, coordinating their movements in order to get the job done.
The new devices are able to climb up on top of each other, stacking themselves into three-dimensional configurations.
The robots were modelled on a particular snail called the white jade land snail and developed by a team at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The robot has a spherical magnetic iron shell that houses a battery, microprocessor and other electronics.
It moves around on tiny rubber caterpillar tracks embedded with magnets.
A retractable vacuum-powered suction cup is located between the two sets of tracks on each bot.
When the robot is moving on its own the suction cup is kept withdrawn and unpowered.
The magnets allow it to climb up on top of the shells of other snail robots during swarming.
Once it's in place the bot lowers and powering up its suction cup to cling tightly to the shell of the other robot fixing the two firmly together.
OPS: The robot snals in action. Making a bridge between two rocks for one of the bots to cross
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Snail inspired robots swarm together for search and rescue
Ferrari Press Agency
Snail 1
Ref 15827
06/05/2024
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Pictures must credit: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Snail inspired robots that can swarm together to perform tasks are being developed that could one day be fused to explore distant planets.
They may also be used is searching for survivors at disaster sites or doing reconnaissance in hazardous environments
All the robots communicate with one another, coordinating their movements in order to get the job done.
The new devices are able to climb up on top of each other, stacking themselves into three-dimensional configurations.
The robots were modelled on a particular snail called the white jade land snail and developed by a team at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The robot has a spherical magnetic iron shell that houses a battery, microprocessor and other electronics.
It moves around on tiny rubber caterpillar tracks embedded with magnets.
A retractable vacuum-powered suction cup is located between the two sets of tracks on each bot.
When the robot is moving on its own the suction cup is kept withdrawn and unpowered.
The magnets allow it to climb up on top of the shells of other snail robots during swarming.
Once it's in place the bot lowers and powering up its suction cup to cling tightly to the shell of the other robot fixing the two firmly together.
OPS: The white jade land snail that inspired the research
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Snail inspired robots swarm together for search and rescue
Ferrari Press Agency
Snail 1
Ref 15827
06/05/2024
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Pictures must credit: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Snail inspired robots that can swarm together to perform tasks are being developed that could one day be fused to explore distant planets.
They may also be used is searching for survivors at disaster sites or doing reconnaissance in hazardous environments
All the robots communicate with one another, coordinating their movements in order to get the job done.
The new devices are able to climb up on top of each other, stacking themselves into three-dimensional configurations.
The robots were modelled on a particular snail called the white jade land snail and developed by a team at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The robot has a spherical magnetic iron shell that houses a battery, microprocessor and other electronics.
It moves around on tiny rubber caterpillar tracks embedded with magnets.
A retractable vacuum-powered suction cup is located between the two sets of tracks on each bot.
When the robot is moving on its own the suction cup is kept withdrawn and unpowered.
The magnets allow it to climb up on top of the shells of other snail robots during swarming.
Once it's in place the bot lowers and powering up its suction cup to cling tightly to the shell of the other robot fixing the two firmly together.
OPS: The white jade land snail that inspired the research
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Snail inspired robots swarm together for search and rescue
Ferrari Press Agency
Snail 1
Ref 15827
06/05/2024
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Pictures must credit: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Snail inspired robots that can swarm together to perform tasks are being developed that could one day be fused to explore distant planets.
They may also be used is searching for survivors at disaster sites or doing reconnaissance in hazardous environments
All the robots communicate with one another, coordinating their movements in order to get the job done.
The new devices are able to climb up on top of each other, stacking themselves into three-dimensional configurations.
The robots were modelled on a particular snail called the white jade land snail and developed by a team at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The robot has a spherical magnetic iron shell that houses a battery, microprocessor and other electronics.
It moves around on tiny rubber caterpillar tracks embedded with magnets.
A retractable vacuum-powered suction cup is located between the two sets of tracks on each bot.
When the robot is moving on its own the suction cup is kept withdrawn and unpowered.
The magnets allow it to climb up on top of the shells of other snail robots during swarming.
Once it's in place the bot lowers and powering up its suction cup to cling tightly to the shell of the other robot fixing the two firmly together.
OPS: The robot snails in action swarming to make an arm to grab a package on a table
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Snail inspired robots swarm together for search and rescue
Ferrari Press Agency
Snail 1
Ref 15827
06/05/2024
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Pictures must credit: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Snail inspired robots that can swarm together to perform tasks are being developed that could one day be fused to explore distant planets.
They may also be used is searching for survivors at disaster sites or doing reconnaissance in hazardous environments
All the robots communicate with one another, coordinating their movements in order to get the job done.
The new devices are able to climb up on top of each other, stacking themselves into three-dimensional configurations.
The robots were modelled on a particular snail called the white jade land snail and developed by a team at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The robot has a spherical magnetic iron shell that houses a battery, microprocessor and other electronics.
It moves around on tiny rubber caterpillar tracks embedded with magnets.
A retractable vacuum-powered suction cup is located between the two sets of tracks on each bot.
When the robot is moving on its own the suction cup is kept withdrawn and unpowered.
The magnets allow it to climb up on top of the shells of other snail robots during swarming.
Once it's in place the bot lowers and powering up its suction cup to cling tightly to the shell of the other robot fixing the two firmly together.
OPS: The robot snails in action swarming to make an arm to grab a package on a table
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Snail inspired robots swarm together for search and rescue
Ferrari Press Agency
Snail 1
Ref 15827
06/05/2024
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Pictures must credit: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Snail inspired robots that can swarm together to perform tasks are being developed that could one day be fused to explore distant planets.
They may also be used is searching for survivors at disaster sites or doing reconnaissance in hazardous environments
All the robots communicate with one another, coordinating their movements in order to get the job done.
The new devices are able to climb up on top of each other, stacking themselves into three-dimensional configurations.
The robots were modelled on a particular snail called the white jade land snail and developed by a team at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The robot has a spherical magnetic iron shell that houses a battery, microprocessor and other electronics.
It moves around on tiny rubber caterpillar tracks embedded with magnets.
A retractable vacuum-powered suction cup is located between the two sets of tracks on each bot.
When the robot is moving on its own the suction cup is kept withdrawn and unpowered.
The magnets allow it to climb up on top of the shells of other snail robots during swarming.
Once it's in place the bot lowers and powering up its suction cup to cling tightly to the shell of the other robot fixing the two firmly together.
OPS: The robot snails in action.Making a bridge between two rocks for one to cross
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Snail inspired robots swarm together for search and rescue
Ferrari Press Agency
Snail 1
Ref 15827
06/05/2024
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Pictures must credit: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Snail inspired robots that can swarm together to perform tasks are being developed that could one day be fused to explore distant planets.
They may also be used is searching for survivors at disaster sites or doing reconnaissance in hazardous environments
All the robots communicate with one another, coordinating their movements in order to get the job done.
The new devices are able to climb up on top of each other, stacking themselves into three-dimensional configurations.
The robots were modelled on a particular snail called the white jade land snail and developed by a team at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The robot has a spherical magnetic iron shell that houses a battery, microprocessor and other electronics.
It moves around on tiny rubber caterpillar tracks embedded with magnets.
A retractable vacuum-powered suction cup is located between the two sets of tracks on each bot.
When the robot is moving on its own the suction cup is kept withdrawn and unpowered.
The magnets allow it to climb up on top of the shells of other snail robots during swarming.
Once it's in place the bot lowers and powering up its suction cup to cling tightly to the shell of the other robot fixing the two firmly together.
OPS: The robot snail sucker
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Snail inspired robots swarm together for search and rescue
Ferrari Press Agency
Snail 1
Ref 15827
06/05/2024
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Pictures must credit: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Snail inspired robots that can swarm together to perform tasks are being developed that could one day be fused to explore distant planets.
They may also be used is searching for survivors at disaster sites or doing reconnaissance in hazardous environments
All the robots communicate with one another, coordinating their movements in order to get the job done.
The new devices are able to climb up on top of each other, stacking themselves into three-dimensional configurations.
The robots were modelled on a particular snail called the white jade land snail and developed by a team at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The robot has a spherical magnetic iron shell that houses a battery, microprocessor and other electronics.
It moves around on tiny rubber caterpillar tracks embedded with magnets.
A retractable vacuum-powered suction cup is located between the two sets of tracks on each bot.
When the robot is moving on its own the suction cup is kept withdrawn and unpowered.
The magnets allow it to climb up on top of the shells of other snail robots during swarming.
Once it's in place the bot lowers and powering up its suction cup to cling tightly to the shell of the other robot fixing the two firmly together.
OPS: The robot snails in action.Making a chain on a step for a stranded robot to climb down
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Snail inspired robots swarm together for search and rescue
Ferrari Press Agency
Snail 1
Ref 15827
06/05/2024
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Pictures must credit: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Snail inspired robots that can swarm together to perform tasks are being developed that could one day be fused to explore distant planets.
They may also be used is searching for survivors at disaster sites or doing reconnaissance in hazardous environments
All the robots communicate with one another, coordinating their movements in order to get the job done.
The new devices are able to climb up on top of each other, stacking themselves into three-dimensional configurations.
The robots were modelled on a particular snail called the white jade land snail and developed by a team at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The robot has a spherical magnetic iron shell that houses a battery, microprocessor and other electronics.
It moves around on tiny rubber caterpillar tracks embedded with magnets.
A retractable vacuum-powered suction cup is located between the two sets of tracks on each bot.
When the robot is moving on its own the suction cup is kept withdrawn and unpowered.
The magnets allow it to climb up on top of the shells of other snail robots during swarming.
Once it's in place the bot lowers and powering up its suction cup to cling tightly to the shell of the other robot fixing the two firmly together.
OPS: The robot snails in action.Making a bridge between two rocks for one to cross
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Snail inspired robots swarm together for search and rescue
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Snail inspired robots that can swarm together to perform tasks are being developed that could one day be fused to explore distant planets.
They may also be used is searching for survivors at disaster sites or doing reconnaissance in hazardous environments
All the robots communicate with one another, coordinating their movements in order to get the job done.
The new devices are able to climb up on top of each other, stacking themselves into three-dimensional configurations.
The robots were modelled on a particular snail called the white jade land snail and developed by a team at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The robot has a spherical magnetic iron shell that houses a battery, microprocessor and other electronics.
It moves around on tiny rubber caterpillar tracks embedded with magnets.
A retractable vacuum-powered suction cup is located between the two sets of tracks on each bot.
When the robot is moving on its own the suction cup is kept withdrawn and unpowered.
The magnets allow it to climb up on top of the shells of other snail robots during swarming.
Once it's in place the bot lowers and powering up its suction cup to cling tightly to the shell of the other robot fixing the two firmly together.
OPS: The robot snails in action.Creating a step up for a single bot to climb
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Bionic bee flies autonomously and swarms
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A bionic bee which can fly autonomously in swarms has taken to the air.
The robot insect was created by German automation technology company Festo.
The speculation is that the bees could be used for both military observation work and for forestry and agriculture monitoring.
At the moment, Festo, which has produced a range of creatures from the natural world, says it is initially just to show off what can be learned from nature.
BionicBee was developed by Festo's Bionic Learning Network and is larger than a regular bee.
It is 220 mm long with a wingspan of 240 mm and weighs just 34 g.
The bees receive signals from radio technology known as ultra-wideband so they know where they are within a given space where it is deployed as they flap around.
For swarming behaviour, a central computer determines the flight path for collision-free formation flight.
The bees were made using a software application tasked with coming up with the best lightweight structure using the least possible materials while also aiming for maximum stability.
OPS: The Festo BionicBee
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Bionic bee flies autonomously and swarms
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A bionic bee which can fly autonomously in swarms has taken to the air.
The robot insect was created by German automation technology company Festo.
The speculation is that the bees could be used for both military observation work and for forestry and agriculture monitoring.
At the moment, Festo, which has produced a range of creatures from the natural world, says it is initially just to show off what can be learned from nature.
BionicBee was developed by Festo's Bionic Learning Network and is larger than a regular bee.
It is 220 mm long with a wingspan of 240 mm and weighs just 34 g.
The bees receive signals from radio technology known as ultra-wideband so they know where they are within a given space where it is deployed as they flap around.
For swarming behaviour, a central computer determines the flight path for collision-free formation flight.
The bees were made using a software application tasked with coming up with the best lightweight structure using the least possible materials while also aiming for maximum stability.
OPS: The Festo BionicBee
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Bionic bee flies autonomously and swarms
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A bionic bee which can fly autonomously in swarms has taken to the air.
The robot insect was created by German automation technology company Festo.
The speculation is that the bees could be used for both military observation work and for forestry and agriculture monitoring.
At the moment, Festo, which has produced a range of creatures from the natural world, says it is initially just to show off what can be learned from nature.
BionicBee was developed by Festo's Bionic Learning Network and is larger than a regular bee.
It is 220 mm long with a wingspan of 240 mm and weighs just 34 g.
The bees receive signals from radio technology known as ultra-wideband so they know where they are within a given space where it is deployed as they flap around.
For swarming behaviour, a central computer determines the flight path for collision-free formation flight.
The bees were made using a software application tasked with coming up with the best lightweight structure using the least possible materials while also aiming for maximum stability.
OPS: The Festo BionicBee
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Bionic bee flies autonomously and swarms
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A bionic bee which can fly autonomously in swarms has taken to the air.
The robot insect was created by German automation technology company Festo.
The speculation is that the bees could be used for both military observation work and for forestry and agriculture monitoring.
At the moment, Festo, which has produced a range of creatures from the natural world, says it is initially just to show off what can be learned from nature.
BionicBee was developed by Festo's Bionic Learning Network and is larger than a regular bee.
It is 220 mm long with a wingspan of 240 mm and weighs just 34 g.
The bees receive signals from radio technology known as ultra-wideband so they know where they are within a given space where it is deployed as they flap around.
For swarming behaviour, a central computer determines the flight path for collision-free formation flight.
The bees were made using a software application tasked with coming up with the best lightweight structure using the least possible materials while also aiming for maximum stability.
OPS: The Festo BionicBee
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Bionic bee flies autonomously and swarms
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A bionic bee which can fly autonomously in swarms has taken to the air.
The robot insect was created by German automation technology company Festo.
The speculation is that the bees could be used for both military observation work and for forestry and agriculture monitoring.
At the moment, Festo, which has produced a range of creatures from the natural world, says it is initially just to show off what can be learned from nature.
BionicBee was developed by Festo's Bionic Learning Network and is larger than a regular bee.
It is 220 mm long with a wingspan of 240 mm and weighs just 34 g.
The bees receive signals from radio technology known as ultra-wideband so they know where they are within a given space where it is deployed as they flap around.
For swarming behaviour, a central computer determines the flight path for collision-free formation flight.
The bees were made using a software application tasked with coming up with the best lightweight structure using the least possible materials while also aiming for maximum stability.
OPS: The Festo BionicBee
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Bionic bee flies autonomously and swarms
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A bionic bee which can fly autonomously in swarms has taken to the air.
The robot insect was created by German automation technology company Festo.
The speculation is that the bees could be used for both military observation work and for forestry and agriculture monitoring.
At the moment, Festo, which has produced a range of creatures from the natural world, says it is initially just to show off what can be learned from nature.
BionicBee was developed by Festo's Bionic Learning Network and is larger than a regular bee.
It is 220 mm long with a wingspan of 240 mm and weighs just 34 g.
The bees receive signals from radio technology known as ultra-wideband so they know where they are within a given space where it is deployed as they flap around.
For swarming behaviour, a central computer determines the flight path for collision-free formation flight.
The bees were made using a software application tasked with coming up with the best lightweight structure using the least possible materials while also aiming for maximum stability.
OPS: The Festo BionicBee
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Bionic bee flies autonomously and swarms
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A bionic bee which can fly autonomously in swarms has taken to the air.
The robot insect was created by German automation technology company Festo.
The speculation is that the bees could be used for both military observation work and for forestry and agriculture monitoring.
At the moment, Festo, which has produced a range of creatures from the natural world, says it is initially just to show off what can be learned from nature.
BionicBee was developed by Festo's Bionic Learning Network and is larger than a regular bee.
It is 220 mm long with a wingspan of 240 mm and weighs just 34 g.
The bees receive signals from radio technology known as ultra-wideband so they know where they are within a given space where it is deployed as they flap around.
For swarming behaviour, a central computer determines the flight path for collision-free formation flight.
The bees were made using a software application tasked with coming up with the best lightweight structure using the least possible materials while also aiming for maximum stability.
OPS: The Festo BionicBee
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Bionic bee flies autonomously and swarms
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A bionic bee which can fly autonomously in swarms has taken to the air.
The robot insect was created by German automation technology company Festo.
The speculation is that the bees could be used for both military observation work and for forestry and agriculture monitoring.
At the moment, Festo, which has produced a range of creatures from the natural world, says it is initially just to show off what can be learned from nature.
BionicBee was developed by Festo's Bionic Learning Network and is larger than a regular bee.
It is 220 mm long with a wingspan of 240 mm and weighs just 34 g.
The bees receive signals from radio technology known as ultra-wideband so they know where they are within a given space where it is deployed as they flap around.
For swarming behaviour, a central computer determines the flight path for collision-free formation flight.
The bees were made using a software application tasked with coming up with the best lightweight structure using the least possible materials while also aiming for maximum stability.
OPS: The Festo BionicBee
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Bionic bee flies autonomously and swarms
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A bionic bee which can fly autonomously in swarms has taken to the air.
The robot insect was created by German automation technology company Festo.
The speculation is that the bees could be used for both military observation work and for forestry and agriculture monitoring.
At the moment, Festo, which has produced a range of creatures from the natural world, says it is initially just to show off what can be learned from nature.
BionicBee was developed by Festo's Bionic Learning Network and is larger than a regular bee.
It is 220 mm long with a wingspan of 240 mm and weighs just 34 g.
The bees receive signals from radio technology known as ultra-wideband so they know where they are within a given space where it is deployed as they flap around.
For swarming behaviour, a central computer determines the flight path for collision-free formation flight.
The bees were made using a software application tasked with coming up with the best lightweight structure using the least possible materials while also aiming for maximum stability.
OPS: The Festo BionicBee. Showing how tghey swarm without bumping into each other
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Bionic bee flies autonomously and swarms
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A bionic bee which can fly autonomously in swarms has taken to the air.
The robot insect was created by German automation technology company Festo.
The speculation is that the bees could be used for both military observation work and for forestry and agriculture monitoring.
At the moment, Festo, which has produced a range of creatures from the natural world, says it is initially just to show off what can be learned from nature.
BionicBee was developed by Festo's Bionic Learning Network and is larger than a regular bee.
It is 220 mm long with a wingspan of 240 mm and weighs just 34 g.
The bees receive signals from radio technology known as ultra-wideband so they know where they are within a given space where it is deployed as they flap around.
For swarming behaviour, a central computer determines the flight path for collision-free formation flight.
The bees were made using a software application tasked with coming up with the best lightweight structure using the least possible materials while also aiming for maximum stability.
OPS: The Festo BionicBee
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Bionic bee flies autonomously and swarms
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A bionic bee which can fly autonomously in swarms has taken to the air.
The robot insect was created by German automation technology company Festo.
The speculation is that the bees could be used for both military observation work and for forestry and agriculture monitoring.
At the moment, Festo, which has produced a range of creatures from the natural world, says it is initially just to show off what can be learned from nature.
BionicBee was developed by Festo's Bionic Learning Network and is larger than a regular bee.
It is 220 mm long with a wingspan of 240 mm and weighs just 34 g.
The bees receive signals from radio technology known as ultra-wideband so they know where they are within a given space where it is deployed as they flap around.
For swarming behaviour, a central computer determines the flight path for collision-free formation flight.
The bees were made using a software application tasked with coming up with the best lightweight structure using the least possible materials while also aiming for maximum stability.
OPS: The Festo BionicBee
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Bionic bee flies autonomously and swarms
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A bionic bee which can fly autonomously in swarms has taken to the air.
The robot insect was created by German automation technology company Festo.
The speculation is that the bees could be used for both military observation work and for forestry and agriculture monitoring.
At the moment, Festo, which has produced a range of creatures from the natural world, says it is initially just to show off what can be learned from nature.
BionicBee was developed by Festo's Bionic Learning Network and is larger than a regular bee.
It is 220 mm long with a wingspan of 240 mm and weighs just 34 g.
The bees receive signals from radio technology known as ultra-wideband so they know where they are within a given space where it is deployed as they flap around.
For swarming behaviour, a central computer determines the flight path for collision-free formation flight.
The bees were made using a software application tasked with coming up with the best lightweight structure using the least possible materials while also aiming for maximum stability.
OPS: The Festo BionicBee
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FEATURE - Eintwicklung einer Mikrowellenwaffe, die Schwärme von feindlichen Drohnen ausschalten kann
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A new weapon capable of bringing down swarms of enemy drones in a single burst of microwave power could soon be seen on the battlefield.
The US Army has awarded defence tech company Eprius a contract worth just over $66 million USD to deliver prototypes of the device called Leonidas.
Although the weapon downs enemy drones, it leaves friendly aircraft intact.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated how small, cheap drones pose a threat in war .
They are used for direct attack, reconnaissance and target spotting,.
Outside of war zones, they can also be a deadly nuisance if are sent into civil airspace.
Swarms of drones can overwhelm a location's traditional defences or force the deployment if missiles costing millions to destroy a drone costing only a few hundred.
The Epirus Leonidas is a high-power microwave that has been under development for some years and the new funding is intended to transition the technology to field-capable prototypes.
It defends against drones by firing blasts of microwave energy that disrupts or destroys the aircraft's electronics, sending it crashing to the ground.
It can even be devloped to take on cruise missiles.
OPS: The Leonidas will be developed for use against cruise missiles as shown in this render
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FEATURE - Eintwicklung einer Mikrowellenwaffe, die Schwärme von feindlichen Drohnen ausschalten kann
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A new weapon capable of bringing down swarms of enemy drones in a single burst of microwave power could soon be seen on the battlefield.
The US Army has awarded defence tech company Eprius a contract worth just over $66 million USD to deliver prototypes of the device called Leonidas.
Although the weapon downs enemy drones, it leaves friendly aircraft intact.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated how small, cheap drones pose a threat in war .
They are used for direct attack, reconnaissance and target spotting,.
Outside of war zones, they can also be a deadly nuisance if are sent into civil airspace.
Swarms of drones can overwhelm a location's traditional defences or force the deployment if missiles costing millions to destroy a drone costing only a few hundred.
The Epirus Leonidas is a high-power microwave that has been under development for some years and the new funding is intended to transition the technology to field-capable prototypes.
It defends against drones by firing blasts of microwave energy that disrupts or destroys the aircraft's electronics, sending it crashing to the ground.
It can even be devloped to take on cruise missiles.
OPS: The Leonidas drone downing microwave weapon.
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DUK10153626_005
FEATURE - Eintwicklung einer Mikrowellenwaffe, die Schwärme von feindlichen Drohnen ausschalten kann
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Pictures must credit: Epirus
A new weapon capable of bringing down swarms of enemy drones in a single burst of microwave power could soon be seen on the battlefield.
The US Army has awarded defence tech company Eprius a contract worth just over $66 million USD to deliver prototypes of the device called Leonidas.
Although the weapon downs enemy drones, it leaves friendly aircraft intact.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated how small, cheap drones pose a threat in war .
They are used for direct attack, reconnaissance and target spotting,.
Outside of war zones, they can also be a deadly nuisance if are sent into civil airspace.
Swarms of drones can overwhelm a location's traditional defences or force the deployment if missiles costing millions to destroy a drone costing only a few hundred.
The Epirus Leonidas is a high-power microwave that has been under development for some years and the new funding is intended to transition the technology to field-capable prototypes.
It defends against drones by firing blasts of microwave energy that disrupts or destroys the aircraft's electronics, sending it crashing to the ground.
It can even be devloped to take on cruise missiles.
OPS: The Leonidas drone downing microwave weapon.
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DUK10153626_004
FEATURE - Eintwicklung einer Mikrowellenwaffe, die Schwärme von feindlichen Drohnen ausschalten kann
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Microwave 1
Ref 14537
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Pictures must credit: Epirus
A new weapon capable of bringing down swarms of enemy drones in a single burst of microwave power could soon be seen on the battlefield.
The US Army has awarded defence tech company Eprius a contract worth just over $66 million USD to deliver prototypes of the device called Leonidas.
Although the weapon downs enemy drones, it leaves friendly aircraft intact.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated how small, cheap drones pose a threat in war .
They are used for direct attack, reconnaissance and target spotting,.
Outside of war zones, they can also be a deadly nuisance if are sent into civil airspace.
Swarms of drones can overwhelm a location's traditional defences or force the deployment if missiles costing millions to destroy a drone costing only a few hundred.
The Epirus Leonidas is a high-power microwave that has been under development for some years and the new funding is intended to transition the technology to field-capable prototypes.
It defends against drones by firing blasts of microwave energy that disrupts or destroys the aircraft's electronics, sending it crashing to the ground.
It can even be devloped to take on cruise missiles.
OPS: Graphic of a microwave shield thrown up by Leonidas to defeat a drone swarm
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FEATURE - Eintwicklung einer Mikrowellenwaffe, die Schwärme von feindlichen Drohnen ausschalten kann
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Microwave 1
Ref 14537
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Pictures must credit: Epirus
A new weapon capable of bringing down swarms of enemy drones in a single burst of microwave power could soon be seen on the battlefield.
The US Army has awarded defence tech company Eprius a contract worth just over $66 million USD to deliver prototypes of the device called Leonidas.
Although the weapon downs enemy drones, it leaves friendly aircraft intact.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated how small, cheap drones pose a threat in war .
They are used for direct attack, reconnaissance and target spotting,.
Outside of war zones, they can also be a deadly nuisance if are sent into civil airspace.
Swarms of drones can overwhelm a location's traditional defences or force the deployment if missiles costing millions to destroy a drone costing only a few hundred.
The Epirus Leonidas is a high-power microwave that has been under development for some years and the new funding is intended to transition the technology to field-capable prototypes.
It defends against drones by firing blasts of microwave energy that disrupts or destroys the aircraft's electronics, sending it crashing to the ground.
It can even be devloped to take on cruise missiles.
OPS: The Leonidas drone downing microwave weapon.
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(c) Dukas -
DUK10153626_002
FEATURE - Eintwicklung einer Mikrowellenwaffe, die Schwärme von feindlichen Drohnen ausschalten kann
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Microwave 1
Ref 14537
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Pictures must credit: Epirus
A new weapon capable of bringing down swarms of enemy drones in a single burst of microwave power could soon be seen on the battlefield.
The US Army has awarded defence tech company Eprius a contract worth just over $66 million USD to deliver prototypes of the device called Leonidas.
Although the weapon downs enemy drones, it leaves friendly aircraft intact.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated how small, cheap drones pose a threat in war .
They are used for direct attack, reconnaissance and target spotting,.
Outside of war zones, they can also be a deadly nuisance if are sent into civil airspace.
Swarms of drones can overwhelm a location's traditional defences or force the deployment if missiles costing millions to destroy a drone costing only a few hundred.
The Epirus Leonidas is a high-power microwave that has been under development for some years and the new funding is intended to transition the technology to field-capable prototypes.
It defends against drones by firing blasts of microwave energy that disrupts or destroys the aircraft's electronics, sending it crashing to the ground.
It can even be devloped to take on cruise missiles.
OPS: The Leonidas drone downing microwave weapon.
Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)
(c) Dukas -
DUK10153626_001
FEATURE - Eintwicklung einer Mikrowellenwaffe, die Schwärme von feindlichen Drohnen ausschalten kann
Ferrari Press Agency
Microwave 1
Ref 14537
25/01/2023
See Ferrari text
Pictures must credit: Epirus
A new weapon capable of bringing down swarms of enemy drones in a single burst of microwave power could soon be seen on the battlefield.
The US Army has awarded defence tech company Eprius a contract worth just over $66 million USD to deliver prototypes of the device called Leonidas.
Although the weapon downs enemy drones, it leaves friendly aircraft intact.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated how small, cheap drones pose a threat in war .
They are used for direct attack, reconnaissance and target spotting,.
Outside of war zones, they can also be a deadly nuisance if are sent into civil airspace.
Swarms of drones can overwhelm a location's traditional defences or force the deployment if missiles costing millions to destroy a drone costing only a few hundred.
The Epirus Leonidas is a high-power microwave that has been under development for some years and the new funding is intended to transition the technology to field-capable prototypes.
It defends against drones by firing blasts of microwave energy that disrupts or destroys the aircraft's electronics, sending it crashing to the ground.
It can even be devloped to take on cruise missiles.
OPS: The Leonidas locks onto a swarm of incoming drones and sends them crashing to earth
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(c) Dukas -
DUKAS_147242918_EYE
Swarm review - a scathing appraisal of Britain’s political parasites
Donning an insect costume, the magnetic Liv Ello uses clowning to land a deeply serious point about our times.
Swarm. Like Catts, it's a blend of clowning, theatre and video, which Liv Ello holds together with a succession of strong characters inspired by species of fly.
The title comes courtesy of David Cameron, who in 2015 used the term to describe migrants crossing the Mediterranean. In an ambitious show tackling the dehumanisation of desperate travellers, Ello invites us to ask: who are the real parasites?
Liv Ello in Swarm by Liv Ello at the Camden People's Theatre.
(Opening 10-11-2022)
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Swarm review - a scathing appraisal of Britain’s political parasites
Donning an insect costume, the magnetic Liv Ello uses clowning to land a deeply serious point about our times.
Swarm. Like Catts, it's a blend of clowning, theatre and video, which Liv Ello holds together with a succession of strong characters inspired by species of fly.
The title comes courtesy of David Cameron, who in 2015 used the term to describe migrants crossing the Mediterranean. In an ambitious show tackling the dehumanisation of desperate travellers, Ello invites us to ask: who are the real parasites?
Liv Ello in Swarm by Liv Ello at the Camden People's Theatre.
(Opening 10-11-2022)
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Swarm review - a scathing appraisal of Britain’s political parasites
Donning an insect costume, the magnetic Liv Ello uses clowning to land a deeply serious point about our times.
Swarm. Like Catts, it's a blend of clowning, theatre and video, which Liv Ello holds together with a succession of strong characters inspired by species of fly.
The title comes courtesy of David Cameron, who in 2015 used the term to describe migrants crossing the Mediterranean. In an ambitious show tackling the dehumanisation of desperate travellers, Ello invites us to ask: who are the real parasites?
Liv Ello in Swarm by Liv Ello at the Camden People's Theatre.
(Opening 10-11-2022)
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