>Whelp, now we're one step closer to indestructible killer robots! Just kidding. Probably. Maybe? Hopefully.<p>Let's open with fear-mongering! Why can't robotics/drone articles be more optimistic?<p>>Whelp, now we're one step closer to search & rescue drones that, if damaged by terrain or falls can continue to function.<p>Imagine a robot searching a tunnel where a cave-diver fell and injured themselves. The robot lost footing and one of the legs was damaged. Luckily, it can adapt and search the cave. The cave-diver is found and a rescue team is sent in to save them.<p>Or you know, death to humanity and all that jazz.