Kumar demonstrated fleets of flying robots that could revolutionize industries . Vijay Kumar spoke at the California conference , `` Alone Together , '' in TED2012 . ( he calls them `` Autonomous Agile Aerial Robots '' ) cooperated on building simple structures and showed they were capable of entering a building for the first time and quickly constructing a map that would allow for assessment and response to a structural collapse or fire . Talks highlighted the contrast between technological progress and social issues . Technology has improved health , lifespan , productivity , yet it poses challenges , speakers said .
Kumar demonstrated fleets of flying robots that could revolutionize industries . Vijay Kumar spoke at the California conference , `` Alone Together , '' in TED2012 . Talks highlighted the contrast between technological progress and social issues . Technology has improved health , lifespan , productivity , yet it poses challenges , speakers said .