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A.I. Helicopter?

Posted by michael on from the autorotate dept.

CowboyRobot writes "Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization just launched the Mantis, a 'low-cost, intelligent small helicopter'. SMH reports that 'Within a decade armies of tiny helicopter drones will monitor traffic, inspect buildings for maintenance problems, map bushfires, look for faults in powerlines, and join search-and-rescue missions.' This is much larger than the Seiko flying robot reported last month, but the Mantis should be truly autonomous."

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  1. A.I Helicopter by Pingular · · Score: 0, Troll

    I'd rather travel with the aid of a human pilot, if it's all the same with you.

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  2. well goody! by neo8750 · · Score: 0, Troll

    the red knecks should be happy they get some targets for target practice. really now what would stop ppl from shooting these down?