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Morphing Micro-Drone Is Half Bat, Half Cockroach, Creeps Us Out

I don't know what's more creepy about this 11-inch remote controlled drone developed by the USAF for reconnaissance missions. Maybe it's the flexible wings, which close and open like a bat when landing. Perhaps it's the crawling on the floor, modeled after cockroaches, to reach hidden places to spy. Or most probably is the fact that they are planning to develop a large drone that will carry 50 of these little beasts, ready to burst out of its belly at any time. Whatever it is, I want one. [Flight]

5:00 AM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Jesus Diaz
20,643 views, 28 comments

Latest by n/a: Reminds me of the Zanti Misfits Outer Limits episode: [upload.wikimedia.org] more »

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Wii Attracts Roaches Like Week-Old Pizza, Your White Trash Cousins?

Japanese entertainment rag BARKS is floating the idea that the Wii puts out a sound frequency that "calls out" to and attracts the dirty little creepy-crawlers—gokiburi, one of my favorite Japanese words, even though I hate roaches. It's probably bunk and (BARK admits it might be), but have any of you noticed your pad's become a roach motel despite maintaining the same standard of (un)cleanliness? The 360's bomb shelter-flattening fan would probably negate the effects if you're looking for a quick fix. Also! More »

9:00 PM on Thu Dec 13 2007
By matt buchanan
8,539 views, 31 comments

Latest by palimadra: What people would get down to so that they can make some news. more »

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Space-age Cockpit Gives You Bug-bot Vision

FuRo and Leading Edge Design, the guys who came up with the Halluc II robot have been showing off the little Linux beastie's moves, using their Hull cockpit. Boasting a 150-cm hemispherical screen which displays video from the camera embedded at the front of the robot, the cockpit has another little trick up its sleeve. Check out the two vids below.

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10:50 AM on Wed Aug 1 2007
By AddyDugdale
5,390 views, 6 comments

Latest by phreakincool: Camera's are small and cheap, so are transmitters. Instead of the full blown cockpit, just use your PC's screen. Although, I'd love to have that cockpit for City of Heroes/Villians. more »