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24 Underwater Drones – The Boom in Robotics Beneath the Waves
By Tom Metcalfe published
Aerial drone concepts are being adopted and adapted to work in a very different environment – underwater.

Ancient Rock Art Mapped in Amazing Detail, Revealing 100-Foot Snake
By Laura Geggel published
These are some of the largest rock engravings found anywhere in the world.

Robotic Farm Completes 1st Fully Autonomous Harvest
By Tereza Pultarova published
It's harvest season in many parts of the world, but on one farm in the United Kingdom, robots — not humans — are doing all the heavy lifting.

300 'Shooting Star' Drones Light Up Skies with 'Wonder Woman' Display
By Mindy Weisberger published
In the skies of Los Angeles, a fleet of 300 drones performed choreographed maneuvers to spell out the trademark "W" symbol of Wonder Woman.

Swarms of CICADA Drones Could Aid Hurricane Research
By Mindy Weisberger published
U.S. Navy researchers are developing a tiny, gliding drone called CICADA, which could be dropped from airplanes to gather data from hurricanes.

World's 1st Laser Weapon Is Ready to Blast Rogue Drones
By Laura Geggel published
The world's first laser weapon — one that can "kill" threatening, airborne drones — is ready for action, according to news sources.

Hybrid Driving-Flying Robots Could Go Beyond the Flying Car
By Charles Q. Choi published
Whether they're swooping in to deliver packages or spotting victims in disaster zones, swarms of flying robots could have a range of important applications in the future.
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