Comments on: Snakes on a plane!

By: Bri

Bri — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:51:51 +0000

And furthermore, I propose a snake in every basement!!!! ( like a chicken in every pot.). They could perform all sorts of utilitary functions while the buildings are still standing.

By: Bri

Bri — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:44:08 +0000

Yea, I want to know how many times their proto type got sucked in and turned into confetti!!!!

By: Bruce Wright

Bruce Wright — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:27:54 +0000

Inside a running engine at 2000C?! Quite a hostile environment for small sensors and electronics – not to mention that if it doesn’t have a way to attach itself to something it could easily get sucked into the turbines. There are some significant technical challenges for this application, though they shouldn’t be insurmountable. The other things mentioned (searching rubble piles or fixing wiring) seem easier in many ways but do require better 3d mapping algorithms.

By: GatorALLin

GatorALLin — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 19:02:31 +0000

This is where they can combine layers of cool technology with other items to create amazing things. Lets assume for a moment you can get a LIDAR mapping system hooked into this snake and then use it to use for search and rescue inside collapsed buildings or rubble piles. Use snakes like this to then check vital statistics, deliver water or IV and medical help until they can be dug out. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1108292587/99-lidar-project

By: Bri

Bri — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:17:45 +0000

They need a much smaller version to fix wiring problems too.the spaces for wires to go through and the shear number of wires is mind boggling. Fixing faulty wiring is also a nightmare.