Weekend Roundup

Photo courtesy Ars Electronica Futurelab.

• Small unmanned aerial vehicles formed the Starfleet logo over London in promotion of the upcoming “Star Trek Into Darkness” movie. The 30 UAVs, created by Ars Electronica Futurelab and Ascending Technologies, used LED lights to create the image. (Ad Week) 

• India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation is developing micro air vehicles for close-range situational awareness. (First Post) 

• Japan’s Hitachi is launching its Robot for Personal Intelligent Transport System, or Robits, driverless vehicle for the elderly that can maneuver on sidewalks instead of roads. (ITV)