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Comments on Swarming Micro Air Vehicle Networks (SMAVNET)
The US Army is setting up to learn about this idea; I found several good resources that I hope they're using. (Read the complete story)

"Sounds similar to the book "Prey" by Michael Crichton"
(Jon 4/21/2008 7:51:46 AM)
"You're right, Jon. Thanks for the reference (anybody have a quote?) Also, see these real-life swarming robot references:

Claytronics: Robot Swarm-Based 3D Shape-Shifting Objects
SwisTrack Swarm Analysis Of Robots And Roaches
Autonomous UAV Surveillance Swarm
"
(Bill Christensen 4/22/2008 10:06:57 AM)

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