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Sounds of Mosquito Mating Rituals Could Lead to Quieter Drones

November 8, 2019

Research could also lead to nontoxic method using sound to diminish mosquito breeding

Swarm of Tiny Drones Explores Unknown Environments

October 24, 2019

Insect swarms have inspired roboticists to think that small robots may also be able to overcome their individual limitations ...

Researchers Use Drones to Weigh Whales

October 2, 2019

Researchers have devised a way to accurately estimate the weight of free-living whales using only aerial images taken by...

Bionics: Electric View in Murky Waters

April 10, 2019

Researchers at University of Bonn develop a camera modeled on the African elephantnose fish

4D-Printed Materials Can Be Stiff as Wood or Soft as Sponge

March 22, 2019

Rutgers engineers' unique smart materials change shape as temperatures change

Scientists One Step Closer to a Clock That Could Replace GPS and Galileo

March 12, 2019

Physicists in the EPic Lab at University of Sussex make a crucial development in the global race to develop a portable atomic...

Robots Track Moving Objects with Unprecedented Precision

February 26, 2019

A new system uses RFID tags to home in on targets, which could benefit robotic manufacturing, collaborative drones, and other...

Renewable Energy Generation with Kites and Drones

February 25, 2019

Researchers present a new software for the analysis of airborne wind energy systems

First Sensor Package That Can Ride Aboard Bees

December 14, 2018

A team of researchers has created a sensing system that is small enough to ride aboard a bumblebee

Novel Flying Robot Mimics Rapid Insect Flight

September 14, 2018

TU Delft researchers have developed a novel insect-inspired flying robot; so far unmatched in its performance, and yet with a...

'Dragon Eggs' Hatched to Monitor Volcanic Activity

September 10, 2018

The University of Bristol is pioneering the monitoring of volcanic activity by developing a cutting-edge measurement system t...

Drones in Flight Now Delivering Medical Samples

September 15, 2017

Positive implications for transporting medical samples in resource-limited areas

Drone vs. Truck Deliveries: Which Create Less Carbon Pollution?

June 1, 2017

Few people have analyzed the environmental consequences that drone technology may have if fully adopted by industries, resear...

Scientists Use Robots and Drones to Accelerate Plant Genetic Research, Improve Crop Yield

February 13, 2017

A team of researchers is developing a robotic system of all-terrain rovers and unmanned aerial drones that can more quickly a...

Study Shows Blood Products Unaffected By Drone Trips

December 8, 2016

Drone travel can reduce time, resources required for transporting blood products

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