There’s the EH216 manned drone, and then the SUPER Drone, developed by researchers at the University of Hong Kong. It measures just 11-inches long and can navigate obstacles with hummingbird-like agility at speeds in excess of 45 mph.
The AI-enhanced 3D LiDAR system utilizes pulse firing lasers to detect light as well as range, giving the SUPER ultra precise vision and the ability to see down to less than half an inch from 230 ft away. To ensure high-speed flight while maintaining safety, the researchers introduced an efficient planning framework that directly plans trajectories using LIDAR point clouds.
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In real-world tests, SUPER achieved autonomous flights at speeds exceeding 20 meters per second, successfully avoiding thin obstacles and navigating narrow spaces. SUPER represents a milestone in autonomous MAV systems, bridging the gap from laboratory research to real-world applications,” said the researchers.
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