Fruit Fly-Inspired Drone Swarms Race Through Clutter Using Just Physics and Code Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University have developed a lightweight, artificial intelligence (AI) based system that enables drone swarms to navigate through cluttered environments with the agility and efficiency of fruit flies. Drawing inspiration from the remarkable abilities of fruit flies to maneuver […]
China builds smarter naval drone swarms with manta ray-inspired propulsion
China Builds Smarter Naval Drone Swarms with Manta Ray-Inspired Propulsion From the mesmerizing formations of birds in flight to the synchronized movements of fish schools, nature has long been a source of inspiration for innovative technologies. China is now taking a page from nature’s playbook by developing smarter naval drone swarms equipped with manta ray-inspired […]
US Marines get high-power microwave weapon to cook enemy drone swarms in seconds
US Marines Enhance Anti-Drone Arsenal with High-Power Microwave Weapon To improve the US Marines’ anti-drone capabilities, California-based directed energy weapon developer Epirus has announced a groundbreaking addition to their arsenal: a high-power microwave weapon designed to effectively combat enemy drone swarms within seconds. This cutting-edge technology marks a significant advancement in modern warfare strategies, offering […]