Drones as small as insects

Dutch scientists have launched the country's first laboratory dedicated to researching how autonomous drones, the size of insects, could be used to perform tasks such as finding gas leaks in factories or participating in search and rescue.

A prototype drone developed by the Swarming Lab. Photo: SWARMING LAB

With the Swarming Lab up and running, researchers at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) aim to create around 100 tiny drones that can be sent into the air to carry out missions 24 hours a day. The drones can land on charging stations and take off again to continue flying without human intervention.

Now researchers have developed technology that allows robots to sense each other without outside help. Guido de Croon, director of the Swarming Lab, said scientists are working to develop a “swarm” of flying machines that are both aware of each other’s presence and capable of coordinating to complete complex tasks.

MINH CHAU

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/thiet-bi-bay-khong-nguoi-lai-nho-nhu-con-trung-post752734.html