A Euro-American research team has developed a micro-drone that can open doors to new possibilities – literally, not figuratively. The flying robot – dubbed FlyCroTug – is outfitted with a gripping apparatus. Two of the diminutive drones work together to pull objects – for example -- lassoing a door handle and pushing it open. The UAVs can anchor to surfaces using sticky … [Read more...] about Micro-drones Can Anchor onto Surfaces and Pull Heavy Loads
École Polytechnique Fédérale
Insect-inspired Research May Improve Rescue Drones
Insects may help a renowned Swiss research institute envision ways to improve drone navigation while also saving some lives in the process. Darius Merk, a physics student at École Polytechnique Fédérale in Lausanne has developed an algorithm that could help drones better avoid obstacles and navigate in difficult environments to help reach victims of natural disasters. The … [Read more...] about Insect-inspired Research May Improve Rescue Drones
