Tiny Drones Inspired by Bats for Search and Rescue
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are developing tiny drones that use echolocation, like bats, to navigate in dark and challenging conditions.
The robotics lab at the institute is working on these aerial robots for search and rescue missions.
The robotics lab at Worcester Polytechnic Institute isn't hosting a Halloween party, despite the fog machine, spooky lights and fake bats.
- Nitan Sanket, assistant professor of robotics engineering, is working on the components of a tiny drone.
- Colin Balfour, a sophomore studying robotics engineering, is testing a small drone in a simulated night flight.
- Robotics engineering students are also involved in changing out the battery on a tiny drone.
Author's summary: Tiny drones inspired by bats could aid in search and rescue missions.
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