Artificial insect-inspired ‘brain’ can guide robotic dog through maze

Technology 13 October 2021

By Edd Gent

A synthetic, insect-inspired “brain” tin usher a robotic canine utilizing much less vigor and value than accepted approaches require.

The power system, built by UK start-up institution Opteran Technologies, mimics however honeybees and different insects navigate. It contains a machine spot and 2 cameras, which supply a 360-degree view, and tin beryllium connected to assorted robots and drones.

The bundle weighs lone 30 grams and draws little than 3 watts of electricity. That is simply a fraction of what is required by astir robot power systems, says Opteran CEO David Rajan. “Our algorithms are truthful lightweight that we tin tally …