If you are remote controlling a humanoid robot, & the robot in turn is flying a plane. Is the aircraft a drone? Discuss.
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Replying to @darachennis
@darachennis Still a drone I think. At the end of the chain is a human actively controlling. The humanoid robot is an interface.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @gilesnelson
@gilesnelson But from the aircraft's point of view it is being flown directly. So I wonder what legal predicament the robot is in...1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @darachennis
@darachennis I don't think that matters. Ultimately it's a human in control. If the robot was entirely autonomous then perhaps not a drone.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @gilesnelson
@gilesnelson Say the human needs a cup of tea and puts the robot on 'autopilot'. You know the tea scenario is highly likely...1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @darachennis
@darachennis Similar to a robot needing its batteries recharging.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@gilesnelson Oh dear... Not sure if I should have a cup of leaf, twig or blended LiPoly's... :)
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