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Novel flying robot mimics rapid insect flight

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A novel insect-inspired flying robot, developed by TU Delft researchers from the Micro Air Vehicle Laboratory (MAVLab), is presented in Science (14 September 2018). Experiments with this first autonomous, free-flying and agile flapping-wing robot — carried out in collaboration with Wageningen University & Research — improved our understanding of how fruit flies control aggressive escape … Read more

Arriving Shortly: Flying Cabs and Robo-Taxis

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As the Internet of Things takes shape, machines are quickly engineered to be fully autonomous. Smart cars or self-driving cars are among the most exciting sectors. Automakers are racing to be the first, and this includes self-flying cars. However, the high cost of autonomous vehicle systems and safety regulations mean we might not see fully-autonomous … Read more