Robots to nanoparticles: Engineering swarms to fix global problems | Sabine Hauert | TEDxExeterSalon

Ever looked at a flock of birds and wondered how they fly in formation? Sabine Hauert studies swarm behaviours in the natural world and uses that knowledge to engineer robots to act in similar ways. Here she explains how armies of tiny robots could be used in applications ranging from cancer treatment to tackling pollution and coordinating disaster relief efforts.

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[rfernand]

A nice presentation of some great work!