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Remote-controlled Bolts and Screws

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the long-distance-disassembly dept.

Winter writes "SMT Magazine has an article on intelligent fasteners (screws, bolts...) that can fasten themselves or by remote control. Usage for this seems mainly to make sure normal people cannot change parts in their car themselves, and only allow for authorized parts and service. Of course, a hacker might also have fun and disassemble the neighbours car."

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  1. Re:Stupid idea by Oliver+Wendell+Jones · · Score: 1, Troll

    Until power drills are ruled illegal under the DMCA for being an illegal circumvention tool...

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