Graduate students at the University of Tokyo are surpassing themselves with their latest invention and changing the way we look at drones. They have created a group of futuristic-looking drone prototypes that can change structural shape in mid-air.
As you can see in the video below, this could be a game changer when companies and military use drones to move and transport things.
How were these drones made?
The students were inspired by the idea of dragons flying through the air and the way they twist and turn their bodies while in flight, which they saw in movies such as “Game of Thrones.”
The drone is built with a multi-axis gimbal system and has separate 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 usually consists of a base that houses the motors and controls, and a platform that holds the camera and other equipment. Also in this case, each segment has a multicopter propulsion unit, which is powered by it and can be propelled in any direction.
An aircraft continuously changes its structural shape during motion. That’s why I’m moving a little slower in the video above. But as you can see, it can handle basic tasks like pushing, pulling, and grabbing objects. As such, the opportunities for its use and potential practical applications are endless.
Students at the University of Tokyo have created a prototype of a futuristic-looking drone that can change its structural shape in mid-air. (University of Tokyo)
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How can these drones be used?
This cutting-edge technology could change the future of drone technology and its uses. For example, it can be used by companies like Amazon to move and transport their products. Or it can be used in search and rescue, changing its shape to navigate tight spaces, grabbing and carrying objects, or pushing debris to clear the way. Another use is for grabbing and picking fruits and vegetables in agriculture. It can also be used to create spacecraft that are useful for space exploration and can adapt to different conditions in space. Additionally, the military can use this technology to adapt to different terrain types, such as navigating forests and rough terrain.
The fact that a drone can change the shape of a structure while in motion opens up endless possibilities for its use. It’s important to note that the University of Tokyo team is still working on perfecting the drone to make it move faster and be more flexible.
SPIDAR is a quadrupedal robot with joints at the hip and knee joints on each leg and is movable. (University of Tokyo)
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What other projects are students working on?
Students also recently built a prototype known as SPIDAR. SPsheIvectorizable, D.distribution rotor assist aland amphibious quadrupedal locomotion R.obo. We know it’s quite a mouthful.
Basically, SPIDAR is a quadrupedal robot with articulated hips and knees on each leg. Joints are meant to help the robot move around. However, it still moves rather slowly, and can only walk for about 20 minutes and fly for about 9 minutes. I hope the student will continue to develop the prototype and eventually he will be able to hold and manipulate two objects at the same time. The video below shows his SPIDAR progress so far.
Should I be interested in this new drone technology?
All new technologies have their strengths and weaknesses. While the potential applications for these drones seem exciting and endless, there are also potential drawbacks to consider.
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One downside is that these drones can be used for malicious purposes such as espionage and terrorism. The ability to change shape and move through tight spaces can be difficult to detect and track. Another downside is the impact on your work. Especially in agriculture, these types of drones could replace human labor in tasks such as harvesting crops. There are also concerns about privacy and surveillance being used for unauthorized surveillance and violating privacy rights.
I think it’s important to consider these potential drawbacks when exploring the possibilities of this new technology. I truly believe that as this technology becomes available, it is also important to work on developing regulations and policies that help mitigate the negative impacts.
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