Lionel Posted November 20, 2003 #1 Share Posted November 20, 2003 (edited) One of the world's lightest and smallest robot helicopters has been unveiled at a Tokyo exhibition by the Seiko Epson company. The designers say the 70-mm-tall device could be used as a "flying camera" to enter earthquake-shattered buildings. The prototype four-legged robot weighs 10 grammes and although it flies by remote control, it has to be linked to an external power source via a cable. Seiko Epson manger Junji Ajioka said he was looking for another firm to help develop a super-lightweight battery. "That's why we showed this robot at the exhibition. We want to attract battery makers who can manufacture a very light battery for us," he said, adding the company had yet to set a date for marketing the robot. "The robot has a camera and can fly into dangerous areas or areas hit by disasters in place of human beings. In a word, it functions as an eye," said the manager of Seiko Epson's strategic business development division. It has taken the company three years to get the vehicle to its current stage of development. The biennial 2003 International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo is always a major draw. It has become a showcase for leading manufacturers to demonstrate their concept machines. Organisers expect about 100,000 people to attend the four-day event. View: Full Article | Source: BBC News Edited November 20, 2003 by Lionel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nameless One Posted November 25, 2003 #2 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Wow that I might say is pretty cool, I always love a good robot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdodo Posted November 30, 2003 #3 Share Posted November 30, 2003 will work for spying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjo Koolzooie Posted November 30, 2003 #4 Share Posted November 30, 2003 I just hope they don't become as annoying as flies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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