Japanese Ministry of Self-Defense shows off a flying sphere robot (w/ video)
Friday, June 10, 2011 - 12:00
in Mathematics & Economics
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers working with the Japanese Ministry of Self-Defense have created what they claim is the worlds first completely spherical flying robot. The robot, which has roughly the same dimensions as a soccer ball, is able to travel at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour, or hover in the general area of a stable spot such as a hallway.