Somebody thought this was a good idea. (Paging Dr Malcolm...)
Herd mentality inspires smart swarms of tiny robots
April 5th, 2024 Posted by U. Texas Austin
"...This finding builds on a novel optical feedback system—the ability to direct these microrobots in a collective way using controllable light patterns...
The adaptive time delay strategy offers potential for scalability and integration into larger machinery. This approach could significantly enhance the operational efficiency of autonomous drone fleets. Similarly, it could enable conveys of trucks & cars to autonomously navigate extensive highway journeys in unison, with improved responsiveness & increased robustness.
The same way schools of fish can communicate & follow each other...there’s no need for any kind of central control, which takes more data & energy to operate..."
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