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Insect intelligence, a laser defence system, and the solar stadium: Engineering Futures Weekly

Welcome to Engineering Futures Weekly, featuring the latest innovations, trends and announcements. This week: Mars rover gets insect intelligence, and a laser system takes down missiles.

1. Mars rover gets insect intelligence

UK start-up Opteran has installed its insect-inspired ‘natural intelligence’ on an Airbus rover being tested in a simulated Martian environment. The system is designed to cut the time required for mapping and navigation, while also minimising power consumption.

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