Bird-inspired drone relies on sense of touch to firmly grasp branches

Bird-inspired drone relies on sense of touch to firmly grasp branches

The drone uses its touch-enabled grippers to locate and hang onto branches, which could come in handy in situations where its camera is blocked from seeing branches or other landing perches

Countless fields, from military operations to environmental research, rely heavily on drones. Executing a safe landing is still one of the biggest challenges, especially when conditions are far from perfect.

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Category: Drones, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: Delft University of Technology, Biomimicry, Birds