The TV show Stargate has inspired European researchers from 10 universities in the Symbrion program to create swarm robots.

Allen Whitfield from the University of the West of England, Bristol states:

Some robots might form a chain allowing rescue workers to communicate with survivors while others assemble themselves into a ‘medicine bot’ to give first aid.

The robots can form chains and would be used to help search for victims in collapsed buildings or other emergency situations. The robots will not be ready for action for another 10 to 15 years. Watch all the action in a video here.

See our previous post on swarm robotics here.

Link via (ITN)