Self deploying foldable quadrotor
The use of robots to find victims after natural disasters is fast becoming commonplace with well documented cases where robots have been sent into areas too dangerous for rescue workers.
While the issues surrounding robustness, control and autonomy are frequently cited as being key areas for research, a team from LIS, EPFL and NCCR Robotics is working on another important aspect, how to make flying robots easily transportable and quick to deploy. Read more