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UC Berkeley, Stanford team up to create flying robot

Researchers at UC Berkeley and Stanford University have developed an unmanned aerial vehicle using Kinect, Microsoft's Xbox sensor technology.
Written by Larry Dignan, Contributor

Researchers at UC Berkeley and Stanford University have developed an unmanned aerial vehicle using Kinect, Microsoft's Xbox sensor technology. The UAV flies autonomously, maps its surroundings in 3D, and avoids obstacles. The robot could one day be used in the military and aid soldiers in reconnaissance missions.

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