The Terrifying Promise of Robot Bugs

The video explores bionics, a field that designs mechanical systems inspired by living organisms. It highlights the development of ornithopters, machines with flapping wings, and the creation of a bionic fly by Harvard researchers. The video also discusses the use of piezoelectric materials in robotics and introduces a touch-sensitive robotic arm developed by Georgia Tech. These innovations aim to mimic nature's efficiency and adaptability, with potential applications in surveillance, military, and healthcare.

What is the primary focus of bionics?

• Building faster computers

• Designing systems based on living organisms

• Developing renewable energy sources

• Creating artificial intelligence

What is an ornithopter?

• A type of drone

• A piezoelectric material

• A robotic arm

• A machine with flapping wings

Which material is crucial for the functioning of bionic flying machines?

• Piezoelectric materials

• Graphene

• Silicon

• Carbon fiber

What is a unique feature of the robotic arm developed at the Georgia Institute of Technology?

• It can fly like a bird

• It can change colors

• It can sense pressure all around it

• It can swim underwater

Which animal inspired the design of the robotic arm with a sense of touch?

• Bats

• Raccoons

• Birds

• Insects