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Watch robot quadrotors perform the iconic James Bond theme at a TED conference. Discover their impressive pre-programmed abilities!

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Sometimes a label conveys it all: "Robot Quadrotors Perform James Bond Theme." This video was shown today at the TED conference by Vijay Kumar of Penn. (H/t Al Seckel.) [embed]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sUeGC-8dyk[/embed] Note that the little helicopters are pre-programmed; they're not being remotely controlled by any human beings.

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