Researchers have programmed drones to be able to construct a rope bridge that could save lives in the aftermath of a natural disaster
Researchers have programmed three quadcopter drones to self-assemble a bridge using ropes.
The structure measures 7.4 metres long, consists of nine rope segments for a total rope length of about 120 metres and is able to hold an adult, something which has the potential to save lives in the event of a natural disaster.
Read more:Â Rescue drones can save lives by building a rope bridge
The Latest on: Rescue drones
[google_news title=”” keyword=”Rescue drones” num_posts=”10″ blurb_length=”0″ show_thumb=”left”]
via Google News
The Latest on: Rescue drones
- Florida's Mangrove Rangers ride to the rescue of a beleaguered habitaton March 28, 2024 at 9:15 am
Mangroves tamper down waves, keeping shorelines from eroding. They are being chopped down faster than they can be replaced.
- Rescue Crew Navigate Drones and Fire to Salvage Houthi-Hit Shipon March 28, 2024 at 2:31 am
A salvage crew climbing up a fire-ravaged ship lined with barbed wire. A French naval vessel fighting off combat drones. And seafarers navigating through the looming risks of encountering Somali ...
- Ukraine’s drone startups aim to turn war experience into peacetime businesson March 28, 2024 at 12:00 am
“For example, our UAV Sirko can be used for the agriculture sector or for rescue operations.” The emerging tech has similar potential. Autonomous targeting can strike tanks or spray crops, while ...
- Tri-State nonprofit uses high-tech drones, search and rescue techniques to find lost petson March 27, 2024 at 1:53 pm
Think of it like roadside assistance, but for lost pets. That’s the idea behind a Tri-State nonprofit picking up steam across the state.
- Family reunited with missing dog after contacting drone teamon March 27, 2024 at 11:19 am
A dog named Guinness was found safe by a search and rescue team after it went missing for two days after getting hit by a car.
- Drones Deployed for Baltimore Bridge Collapse Search and Rescue and Data Collectionon March 27, 2024 at 11:19 am
In the wake of this week’s tragic bridge collapse in Baltimore, officials have turned to uncrewed systems to help in search and rescue efforts and to collect images and video footage of the site ...
- America's Drone Industry Is Trying To Ban the Competitionon March 26, 2024 at 6:00 pm
American lawmakers, backed by the drone industry, are looking to ban Chinese-made consumer drones. Like the proposed ban on TikTok, Chinese drone bans have been justified by fears of Chinese ...
- 'Out-of-sight' drone to deliver critical data on traffic, roads and bridges in Ohioon March 26, 2024 at 9:32 am
At a cost of almost $40,000, the new aircraft has sensors to detect chemical spills, radiation and other hazards on the ground.
- Calif. Police Use Drone to Help Rescue Hostage, Nab Suspectson March 25, 2024 at 6:44 am
Tracy police deployed a BearCat armored vehicle and a drone when they responded to a report of a kidnapping victim being held hostage at gunpoint by two people at a home.
- Search and rescue mission resumes Sunday for 6-year-old swept away by Chester Creekon March 24, 2024 at 6:59 am
Delaware County officials said the search for 6-year-old Lin'Ajah Brooker is still "aggressive," and rescue crews are using every resource at their disposal, including boats, drones and helicopters.
via Bing News