– Durham University scientists have unveiled a major advance in drone swarm technology that could transform the way unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are used in real-world missions. Continue reading
Category Archives: Swarms
Escorting Drone Swarm Formation
Robot swarms provide a robust approach for performing common tasks in which the emergence of collective capabilities outperforms the addition of the individual ones. They are frequently used in surveillance or defence systems where resilience is a must. Continue reading
Auterion and Taiwan’s NCSIST Announce Strategic Partnership to Power Next-Generation Defence Drones
– Auterion, the defence technology company behind a leading open-source autonomy ecosystem, has announced its strategic partnership with Taiwan’s main defense prime, the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST). Continue reading
Lockheed Martin and IBM’s Red Hat Team to Develop Smart Drone Swarms
When seconds matter, real-time software updates can make or break a mission. That’s why Lockheed Martin teamed up with Red Hat to accelerate the rapid deployment of swarm autonomy technologies, enabling software updates to make unmanned aerial systems smarter at scale in tactical environments. Continue reading
China’s Innovative Anti-Drone Barrage Weapon System
China has unveiled a type of innovative barrage weapon system, the first of its kind in the world, with its chief designer introducing in a recent magazine interview that the weapon can effectively counter drone swarms. Continue reading
UK Royal Navy Warship Shoots Down Swarms of Drones in Live-Fire Exercise
One of the Royal Navy’s most advanced warships shot down swarms of drones in a live-fire exercise off the Welsh coast. Taking on the kind of threats currently seen in the Red Sea and other regions, the Type 45 destroyer showcased her cutting-edge weaponry, radars and sensors. Continue reading
MIT Swarms of Tiny Robotic Insect Drones Could Aid in Mechanical Pollination
With a more efficient method for artificial pollination, farmers in the future could grow fruits and vegetables inside multilevel warehouses, boosting yields while mitigating some of agriculture’s harmful impacts on the environment. To help make this idea a reality, MIT researchers are developing robotic insects that could someday swarm out of mechanical hives to rapidly perform precise pollination. However, even the best bug-sized robots are no match for natural pollinators like bees when it comes to endurance, speed, and maneuverability. Continue reading
Sweden to Test New Drone Swarm Technology
NATO’s newest member Sweden will test new drone swarm technology developed by defence equipment group SAAB, opens new tab and the Nordic country’s armed forces, Defence Minister Pal Jonson said on Monday. Continue reading