Showing posts with label Unmanned Aircraft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Unmanned Aircraft. Show all posts

Friday, February 13, 2009

Unmanned Flying Ambulance


A remote-controlled 'flying stretcher' that can rescue accident victims and bring them to hospital is being developed by Israeli scientists. A prototype has already undergone successful testing and a final version is expected to be available within the next year.

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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Turning insects into unmanned air vehicles


Electrodes and a control chip are inserted into a moth during its pupal stage. When the moth emerges the electrodes stimulate its muscles to control its flight.