AeroVironment's nano-UAVs include one that looks and flies like a real hummingbird and could be used for spying in buildings. The drone is still in the research stage. Sharon Weinberger for AOL NewsAt Robot Show, Future Of Warfare Is On Display -- AOL News
DENVER (Aug. 27) -- From robotic insects that can crawl and fly to spy drones that look and move like real hummingbirds, the future of warfare was on display this week at a massive robotic conference here.
This year's Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International show attracted more than 6,000 visitors --- well above what organizers expected. But perhaps more striking than the number of visitors was the diversity of military and civilian robots and drones on display.
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My Comment: What was once only in Hollywood movies, the use of robots and unmanned vehicles in war zones is rapidly becoming the fastest growth industry for military developers and contractors.
My gut (though) tells me that what we are witnessing today, is nothing when compared to what we will exposed to in 20 - 30 years time.
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