With a unique omnidirectional propulsion system and AI-driven flight capabilities, the HAGAMOSphere™ sets new standards for maneuverability and precision in drone technology.
by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb
This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association.
Japanese technology firm DIC Corporation recently announced that their omnidirectional “multicopter”, the HAGAMOSphere™, was awarded a prestigious CES Innovation Award for the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada that was held in January. This award, given for its advanced design and cutting-edge engineering capabilities, marks an important advancement for DIC and their unique, algorithm driven multi-propeller design.
According to their website, “The CES Innovation Awards® program is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products. The program recognizes honorees in a multitude of consumer technology product categories and distinguishes the highest rated in each.”
Featuring a system of eight, independently controlled propellers arranged in a cubic frame, this prototype moves easily in any direction without needing to tilt, making it an ideal choice for tasks requiring maneuverability and precision, such as delicate indoor inspections. DIC Corporation’s lightweight spherical protector, composed of innovative geometric shapes, ensures greater stability and safety during flight, especially in difficult flight conditions. The spherical shape also gives the HAGAMOSphere the unique ability to roll along the ground, ensuring maximum flexibility to access difficult areas.
“We are excited to be recognized for the first time at the CES Innovation Awards 2025. This recognition validates our focus on continuous innovation.”, said Takashi Ikeda, President and CEO of DIC Corporation.
According to their website, HAGAMOSphere is being developed under the leadership of DIC, a chemical manufacturer with global operations in more than 60 countries and regions across the globe. The project is in collaboration with Associate Professor Masashi Miwa of the University of Tokushima, a national university that engages in multicopter research, and Hishida R&D Co., Ltd., a company specializing in drone development and customization, who constructed the prototype and is conducting flight testing. DIC Corporation is providing AI Flight Simulation support and access to advanced materials.
More information on the HAGAMOSphere and its innovative technology is available here.
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Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, a professional drone services marketplace, and a fascinated observer of the emerging drone industry and the regulatory environment for drones. Miriam has penned over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space and is an international speaker and recognized figure in the industry. Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing for new technologies.
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