U.S. military create live remote-controlled beetles to bug conversations

This is a cool article. Spies may soon be bugging conversation using actual insects:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1221438/Ssh--conversation-bugged-cyborg-beetle.html#ixzz0UPANqHop

Micro Flying Robots Can Fly More Effectively Than Flies

The fly is an interesting creature to say the least. The following articles explain how it is possible to mimic the fly:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090731090042.htm

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/281621,flies-eyes-hold-secrets-to-robotic-flight.html

150 MPG Extreme Hybrid SUV - Introduction Video

The AFS Trinity XH-150 demo:

Why Purchase Solar Panels?

Why are you still on the power grid? If you had an electric vehicle and you were at least 70% off of the power grid by installing solar panels, then the payback period for purchasing solar panels on your home would be less than two years. You would make money after that. Solar panels are selling under 10K now:

http://www.solarhome.org/solarhomekits.html

300 CB Landing

The 300 CB seems to be an excellent training helicopter:

Honeywell EGPWS

The following videos show a new Honeywell EGPWS. What are your thoughts about this new system?

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An Autonomous Vehicle Simulator by LabVIEW - VehSim