Moves fast
Swift demonstrated competitive speed on a set course. This does not tell us how much time a defense would have to respond.
Last reviewed
What we are looking for
Is rapid physical movement demonstrated, and is its scope clear?
Where this applies
Swift · Nature 2023 · controlled racing
What has been observed
- Swift recorded the fastest race time in the reported contest.UZH / Nature · Aug 30, 2023
What limits this finding
- The paper identifies changed appearance as a failure risk for Swift.UZH / Nature · Aug 30, 2023
- Swift was not trained to recover after a crash.UZH / Nature · Aug 30, 2023
What we still need to know
Compatibility with the other properties in the same configuration.
What would change our view
Comparable timing and conditions on a jointly assessed platform.
What would be enough to confirm it
Timed physical flights or comparative races. A defense-specific response window requires a separate matched test.