Tiny Drone Fitted with 'Synthetic Whiskers' Mimics Rats, Navigating Dark Spaces by Touch
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Researchers have developed a small drone equipped with "synthetic whiskers" designed to mimic the whiskers of rats. This new technology allows the drone to detect whether obstacles are nearby, relying primarily on touch.
This type of drone does not need a camera to see its path, so it can fly and navigate in dark areas. This is a significant problem for typical drones, which often require light or cameras to avoid obstacles. The drone's whiskers move when they come into contact with surrounding objects, and send information back to the control system so the drone can change direction.
The technology could be used in many fields, such as surveying unlit buildings, search and rescue at disaster sites, or inspecting narrow spaces in various locations. However, further testing is still needed before it can be widely put into practical use.
Sources: Thai PBS
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