14 min

Bat and robot 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter

    • Technology

Picture the scene after a serious earthquake or a tornado. A flying robot inspired by bats could help survey the damage. There may be burst gas pipes, live electrical wires and many other dangers. Scientists have been studying bats to design an “eye in the sky” for use in exactly these situations.
www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals
With Patrick Aryee.
#30Animals

Picture the scene after a serious earthquake or a tornado. A flying robot inspired by bats could help survey the damage. There may be burst gas pipes, live electrical wires and many other dangers. Scientists have been studying bats to design an “eye in the sky” for use in exactly these situations.
www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals
With Patrick Aryee.
#30Animals

14 min

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