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  This paper explores the idea that it may be possible to
  combine two ideas – UAV flocking, and wireless cluster
  computing – in a single system, the UltraSwarm. The
  possible advantages of such a system are considered, and
  solutions to some of the technical problems are identified.
  Initial work on constructing such a system based around
  miniature electric helicopters is described.
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confdates: 8th-10th June 2005
conference: IEEE SwarmIntelligence Simposium 2005. (SIS2005)
confloc: Pasadena (CA)
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  - family: Holland
    given: Owen
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  - family: Woods
    given: John
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  - family: De Nardi
    given: Renzo
    honourific: ''
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  - family: Clarck
    given: Adrian
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date: 2005
date_type: published
datestamp: 2007-05-28
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  - family: ' Arabshahi'
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  - family: Martinoli
    given: A.
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keywords: 'Mobile - Wireless Communications, Miniature helicopter, Swarm Robotics'
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  - comp-sci-robot
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title: 'Beyond swarm intelligence: The Ultraswarm'
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