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From Mach-20 Glider to Hummingbird Drone

TED-Ed via YouTube

Overview

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Explore groundbreaking technological innovations in this TED talk by Regina Dugan, former director of DARPA. Discover how embracing the possibility of failure led to extraordinary projects like a hypersonic glider, a robotic hummingbird drone, thought-controlled prosthetic arms, and even the Internet. Learn about the agency's approach to pushing technological boundaries and the importance of fearless innovation. Gain insights into micro machines and other cutting-edge developments that shape our future. Conclude with a Q&A session led by TED's Chris Anderson, delving deeper into the world of advanced research and its potential impact on society.

Syllabus

Intro
Fear of failure
Hypersonic glider
Hummingbird drone
Micro machines
The Internet
Conclusion
Questions

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