Take off for world's first flying 3D printer

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This flying, 3D-printing robot can build nests and carry heavy containers out of hard-to-reach places - all autonomously. One day such drones might work together to help remove waste from nuclear sites or help patch up damaged buildings. Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/...

Take off for world's first flying 3D printer

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To remove a dangerous object a robot 'prints' a sticky foam

To remove a dangerous object a robot 'prints' a sticky foam

To remove a dangerous object a robot 'prints' a sticky foam

A2nd robot guides itself to the object using GPS and sensors

A2nd robot guides itself to the object using GPS and sensors

A2nd robot guides itself to the object using GPS and sensors

the chemical foam hardens...

the chemical foam hardens...

the chemical foam hardens...

New Scientist

Take off for world's first flying 3D printer

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Key moments

To remove a dangerous object a robot 'prints' a sticky foam

To remove a dangerous object a robot 'prints' a sticky foam

To remove a dangerous object a robot 'prints' a sticky foam

A2nd robot guides itself to the object using GPS and sensors

A2nd robot guides itself to the object using GPS and sensors

A2nd robot guides itself to the object using GPS and sensors

the chemical foam hardens...

the chemical foam hardens...

the chemical foam hardens...

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Key moments View all

To remove a dangerous object a robot 'prints' a sticky foam

To remove a dangerous object a robot 'prints' a sticky foam

To remove a dangerous object a robot 'prints' a sticky foam

A2nd robot guides itself to the object using GPS and sensors

A2nd robot guides itself to the object using GPS and sensors

A2nd robot guides itself to the object using GPS and sensors

the chemical foam hardens...

the chemical foam hardens...

the chemical foam hardens...

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