Electronic Warfare Insects Coming Soon

Mike writes "British defence giant BAE Systems is creating a series of tiny electronic spiders, insects and snakes that could become the eyes and ears of soldiers on the battlefield, helping to save thousands of lives, and they claim that prototypes could be on the front line by the end of the year. A fascinating development to be sure, but who thinks this won't be misused domestically for spying and evidence gathering?" Included in the story is a link to a creepy little (scripted, rendered) demo video of these robots in action.

Comments

Thousands of lives?

[no-body]

to save thousands of lives

How about not having wars at all? Or - get the idiots starting them put to jail - Guantanamo Bay, perhaps?

Before you flame or troll me - think about it: How many wars have been started by a faked incicent. Who is the driving force behind propaganda leading to a war? What are the underlying reasons for a - "leaders pushing for it" and b - "followers going for it"?

You can be sure that's not written about in news media - guess why?

Re:BAE Systems Motto

[willyhill]

Anyone posting on this thread should be aware that "willeyhill", "gnutoo", "Erris" and "inTheLoo" are all the same person, twitter.

While twitter's sockpuppets replying to each other is really nothing new (that's how he games the moderation system), I think this one sets a new record in lameness.

Re:BAE Systems Motto

[willyhill]

No, your comment was interesting. I'm saying you might find yourself in a situation where three or four "people" are stacking up on you like a pack of little outspoken chihuahas =)

twitter uses multiple accounts to game the moderation system. It's lame, but unless people know what he's doing, he'll keep getting away with it.