The problem is motivated by questions of multi-object motion planning, such as robot navigation and air traffic control.
Inspired by the biology of a bee, researchers at the Wyss Institute are developing RoboBees, manmade systems that could perform myriad roles in agriculture or disaster relief. A RoboBee measures about half the size of a paper clip, weighs less that one-tenth of a gram, and flies using “artificial muscles” compromised of materials that contract when a voltage is applied.
New types of robots to park cars. This type of technology is fully operational at Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport. Check this out. https://www.stanley-robotics.com/autonomous-valet-parking/