Graduate students at the University of Tokyo have outdone themselves and are changing the way we look at drones with their newest invention. They created a group of futuristic-looking drone prototypes that can change their structural shape midair.
As you will see in the video below, this could be a game changer if the drones were to be used by companies or the military for moving and transporting things.
The students were inspired by the idea of a dragon flying through the air, as we’ve seen in movies like “Game of Thrones,” and how they can twist and turn their bodies as they fly.
The drones were built with multi-axis gimbal systems and have individual segments. A multi-axis gimbal system is a device that uses motors and sensors to stabilize and control the movement of a camera or other mounted object along multiple axes. It typically consists of a base, which houses the motors and controls, and a platform that holds the camera or other equipment. Also, in this case, each segment has its multi-copter propulsion unit, which powers it and allows it to thrust in any direction.
The aircraft continually changes its structural shape while in motion, which is why it moves a bit slowly in the video above. However, as you can see, it can handle basic tasks such as pushing and pulling and grabbing onto objects. So the opportunities and potential practical applications for its use are endless.
This cutting-edge technology could change the future of drone technology and its use. For instance, it could be used by a company like Amazon to move and transport its products. Or it could possibly be used for search and rescue to change its shape and navigate through narrow spaces or to grab onto objects to transport them or push debris aside to clear a path. Another use could be in agriculture to grab onto and pick fruits and vegetables. It also could help with space exploration and be used to create spacecraft that can adapt to different conditions in space. In addition, the military could use this tech to adapt to different terrain types, such as navigating through forests or over rough terrain.
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