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- DARPA to Use Shipping Containers to Create Floating Platforms for Disaster Relief Tue, 12 Mar 13, 6:00amShipping containers have emerged as a popular material for building everything from backyard retreats to temporary shelters and coffee shops. Now DARPA has harnessed the giant metal boxes for use in defense and disaster relief....
- Flying Disaster Relief Robots Create Communication Networks Wed, 29 Sep 10, 5:30amWhile they may resemble a fleet of space invaders, these flying robots are actually designed to aid in disaster relief. Developed by the EPFL School of Engineering, the Swarming Micro Air Vehicle Network (SMAVNET) is a group...