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Epson Creates Tiny Flying Robot

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the really-expensive-remote-control-helicopters dept.

xyote writes "As reported by the Inquirer. More info on Epson's website with a nice picture with explanatory labels and all. It weighs a little over 10g, uses an 'ultra-thin ultrasonic' motor and Bluetooth for remote control." Epson is using the robot to showcase their micromechatronics technology, and by exhibiting it, they hope to discover and test problems with using robots in three dimensions.

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  1. Obligatory... by Saganaga · · Score: -1, Redundant

    I for one welcome our new miniature flying robot overlords!

  2. picture of a rendering of the thing... by bigpat · · Score: 0, Redundant

    The linked picture is of a rendering not the actual device. Is this thing vapor ware?

  3. www.i-love-epson.co.jp by hey · · Score: 0, Redundant

    One whacky site...
    http://www.i-love-epson.co.jp

  4. Prey by MisterFancypants · · Score: 0, Redundant
    Reminds me of that Crichton Book, "Prey".

    And I, for one, welcome our new nanobot masters?

  5. Re:Epsonborg... by DrEldarion · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Can you imagine a swarm of these things coming to "assimilate" you borg-style (making you half-machine)? They could be carriers to a bunch of nanomachines that actually do the dirty work.

    Freaky.

  6. Stylus warriors by sharkey · · Score: 0, Redundant

    The wars of the future will not be fought on the battlefield or at sea.
    They will be fought in space, or possibly on top of a very tall
    mountain. In either case, most of the actual fighting will be done by
    small robots. And as you go forth today remember always your duty is
    clear: To build and maintain those robots. Thank you.

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    "Outlook not so good." That magic 8-ball knows everything! I'll ask about Exchange Server next.