world's lightest flying robot

[sikder]

Seiko Epson Corp. announced Wednesday it had developed the world's lightest flying microrobot, with a weight of just 8.6 grams without its battery, or 12.3 grams with the battery installed.

The robot is 13.6 centimeters in diameter and 8.5 centimeters tall. It is powered by a lithium battery and flies and hovers using contrarotating propellers.

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/newse/20040820wo12.htm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/3579232.stm

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-08/18/content_1816189.htm

 

[yasin_khan]

That will be very interesting machine.I think it could be used in surveillance operations or for reaching into tiny spaces to look for earthquake survivors.

 

[gf0012-aust]

And it looks like this...

 

[yasin_khan]

it is very smart.