Engineers create drones made of pineapple leaves
Malaysian engineers have transformed the fibre found in pineapple leaves to make a sturdy, biodegradable material to build frames for ...
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By flapping its ‘wings’, this drone soars above the rest
Drawing inspiration from the natural world, a group of engineers has created a drone with flapping wings that can do ...
Drones are giving engineers a better view of construction
A recent study shows how drone-captured data can be used to create a comprehensive idea of where, and how, new ...
Deploying autonomous technology on water comes with extra challenges
For a robotics engineer who specialises in AI’s ability to perceive its environment, autonomous marine vehicles offer a unique challenge.
Peter Corke is helping autonomous systems prepare for the real world
From his youth, Peter Corke has had his eye fixed on the future. His career, from artificial intelligence to some ...
Meet Bob the Bluebottle, an unmanned surface vessel patrolling the seas
The Bluebottle is an Australian-designed craft with applications in everything from defence to the oil and gas industry.
A robotics researcher is sending drones where few have gone before
When Dr Stefan Hrabar switched from CSIRO robotics researcher to company founder, word quickly got out in the industry.
UNSW undergrad team flies the Australian flag at the International Robotics Competition
Students from UNSW Engineering’s Competitive Robotics Group are flying the Australian flag this week at the Mohamed Bin Zayed International ...
Whiskers are helping drones and robots respect your personal space
Robots have a habit of getting up close and personal. One engineer turned to rats to solve the problem.
5 tech trends that are gaining a lot of hype right now
Advanced artificial intelligence, sensing and mobility tech for robots, and developments that could give people “superhuman capabilities” are among the ...
