Video Friday: Albatross Falls, Spins, Self-Rights, and Sails
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ALBATROSS, a hybrid aerial-marine robot, demonstrates autorotation, self-righting, and wind-powered sailing. Other robotics highlights featured.
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- IEEE Spectrum — RoboticsSignalVideo Friday: Albatross Falls, Spins, Self-Rights, and Sails Away
This week's Video Friday features a hybrid aerial-marine robot called ALBATROSS, which can autorotate from the air, self-right after landing, and use its wings as sails for wind-powered navigation. Other highlights include new products from Sharpa, advancements in hopping robot terrain adaptability, and a self-constructing robot arm developed by a high school student.
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