# Flying Surveillance Robots This Bee-Inspired Robot Can Be Used for Spying Purposes By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-05-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surveillance-robot References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2016/05/19/perching-robot-bee/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/this-is-the-smallest-flying-robot-capable-of-landing-on-1777574985) Designed by [Harvard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Artificial-muscle-materials) researchers, this bee-inspired surveillance robot is barely larger than a quarter and can conserve energy for an extended lifespan. After being inspired by various bugs' flying capabilities that involve resting in-between flights, Harvard researchers designed this [tiny surveillance robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rbwatcher) to be able to use static electricity to "land and stick to surfaces," resulting in a more functional robot with an extended lifespan. The tiny robot would not just function as useful for "spying" purposes but also to observe sites after natural disasters or [detect chemicals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sniff-robot) in areas that might be unsafe for humans. Essentially, this robot can have a multitude of uses in situations that are deemed too risky for humans. By giving advanced knowledge of what to expect in a given room, location or disaster -- people or forces will have an expanded capacity to plan and execute various operations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Miniature Surveillance Robots:** The trend of developing tiny surveillance robots allows for discreet and efficient monitoring in various industries. - **Bio-inspired Robotics:** The trend of drawing inspiration from nature to design robotics opens up possibilities for innovative and efficient solutions. - **Energy-efficient Robotics:** The trend of creating robots with energy-conserving capabilities paves the way for longer lifespan and reduced environmental impact. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Security and Surveillance:** The security and surveillance industry can benefit from the use of miniature surveillance robots for discreet monitoring and protection. - **Disaster Management:** The disaster management industry can leverage miniaturized surveillance robots to safely assess and gather information in hazardous areas. - **Chemical Detection and Analysis:** The chemical detection and analysis industry can employ miniature robots to detect and analyze chemicals in areas that may be unsafe for human exposure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-robot.md) - [Bug-Like Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-insect-robot.md) - [Biomimicry Bird-Like Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-bird-xfly.md) - [Dog-Inspired Surveillance Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-dog-concept.md) - [Falcon-Inspired Aerial Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-falcon.md) - [Flying Window-Cleaning Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/window-cleaning-drone.md) - [Crow-Shaped Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooded-crow.md) - [Agile Wall-Climbing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnecko-robot.md) - [AI-Powered Beehive Farming Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2035-moving-beehive-mobility.md)