A drone navigates using ultrasonic sensors and echo evaluation. This is less energy-intensive than conventional methods.
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Palm-sized drones with ultra-light sensors mimic bats to beat fog, smoke and tight spaces
US researchers have developed palm-sized drones that use bat-inspired ultrasound and AI to navigate ...
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Don’t be fooled by the fog machine, spooky lights and fake bats: the robotics lab at Worcester Polytechnic Institute lab isn’t hosting a Halloween party. Instead, it’s a ...
Search and rescue missions often happen in areas that are difficult for humans to navigate due to extreme weather, rough terrain, or dangerous conditions like smoke or dust. A researcher at Worcester ...
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Bat-inspired ultrasound helps palm-sized drones navigate fog and smoke
A team led by Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researcher Nitin J. Sanket has shown that ultrasound sensors and a form of artificial intelligence (AI) can enable palm-sized aerial robots to ...
An aerial robot developed in the lab of Nitin J. Sanket navigates past trees. Photo can be used in news coverage related to this research paper from Nitin J. Sanket.
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) -- Don't be fooled by the fog machine, spooky lights and fake bats: the robotics lab at Worcester Polytechnic Institute lab isn't hosting a Halloween party. Instead, it's a ...
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