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Robotic Penguins

Posted by samzenpus on from the unending-march-of-the-penguins dept.

Corporate Troll writes "Robotic penguins were unveiled by German engineering firm Festo this week. Using their flippers, the mechanical penguins (video) can paddle through water just like real ones, while larger helium-filled designs can "swim" through the air. The penguins are on show at the Hannover Messe Trade Exhibition in Germany. Each penguin carries 3D sonar which is used to monitor its surroundings and avoid collisions with walls or other penguins."

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  1. Re:New "stealth" predator drone? by drinkypoo · · Score: 0, Troll

    Watch the video, it's really wild looking, and not even remotely usable for military application.

    This is the dumbest thing I've seen anyone say all day, but it's early yet. You might get lucky, and get bumped up to #2 idiot.

    There is nothing in this world which cannot be used for military applications. Period, the end.

    If you don't think that swarms of autonomous robots can be used for military purposes, you are not smart enough for slashdot. And that's not saying very much.

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