Researchers have figured out how make shaped drone rotors that convert audible and ultrasound frequencies into stable mechanical spinning motion, leading to tiny drones that can be completely silent. While scary-sounding (no pun intended) it's unclear how usable these would be in the real world, since a line-of-sight source of sound waves has to be provided.

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[–] 56 points 2 months ago (3 children)

These nano-soldiers are attracted to and powered by the sound of your screams.

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  • [–] 33 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

    several sound-responsive structures could be built into a single flexible device, with each one reacting to a different sound frequency. “This would allow specific parts of the device to move, bend or vibrate, potentially leading to aerodynamic robotic devices that can change shape in response to sound,” he says.

    I’m picturing Yondu’s whistle-powered dart.

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  • [–] 23 points 2 months ago (6 children)

    "silent"

    "powered by sound waves"

    Pick one.

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  • [–] 9 points 2 months ago

    I feel bad for severe schizophrenics because now they'll have trouble telling what's actually real or what's just paranoia.

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  • [–] 11 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    WTf is wrong with these people? why are you making shit they will useagainst us? enslave us with?

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  • We are so cooked

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    [–] 2 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Yes the sweet release of grey goo

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  • [–] -1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    Silent

    powered by sound

    So not silent? 🤔

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