Hopping, flying robot gets an all-terrain upgrade
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Researchers from City University of Hong Kong and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have developed the Hopcopter, a hybrid robot that combines quadcopter flight with a spring-loaded leg to hop between landing spots. The latest version features a flexible foot pad designed to improve stability on various terrains such as sand, ice, and rocks. This upgrade reduces performance variation across different terrains by 84%, allowing the robot to land more consistently. The technology is currently being commercialized, with plans for future versions that include AI modules for obstacle avoidance.
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Researchers from City University of Hong Kong and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have developed the Hopcopter, a hybrid robot that combines quadcopter flight with a spring-loaded leg to hop between landing spots. The latest version features a flexible foot pad designed to improve stability on various terrains such as sand, ice, and rocks. This upgrade reduces performance variation across different terrains by 84%, allowing the robot to land more consistently. The technology is currently being commercialized, with plans for future versions that include AI modules for obstacle avoidance.
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