Swarm of Robots Creating Emergency Communication in Disaster Zones

A new research project, the Swarming Micro Air Vehicle Network (SMAVNET) would be efficient in creating communication in areas struck by disasters. The project has created a set of flying robots to help with collecting data in disaster zones. Ten of the flying robots come in a set and are embedded with sensors that help control their altitude, speed, and how close they come to each other. Each of the lightweight designed robots are powered by a battery-powered electric motor; however, they could stay in the air for about a half an hour to an hour. This new project could also be useful in aerial photography and 2D and 3D mapping(as discussed in class on Thursday).

For more info(video) about the SMAVNET project visit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfYs5C8D4uk

Source:

http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/innovation/03/24/flying.robots.disaster.relief/index.html