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September 15, 2015 07:14 pm GMT
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These robotic legs could change the way helicopters land
If one thing could make Mission Impossible stunts even cooler, it’s robotic landing gear.
DARPA conducted an experimental demonstration with a chopper containing four insect-like legs that make landing on uneven and moving surfaces easier and more stable.
The articulated, jointed legs can fold up next to the helicopter’s fuselage while in flight. During landing, the legs use force-sensitive contact sensors to determine the right angle to land in real time. In other words, it's basically a flying metal spider.
The experimental demonstration showed that one of the potential benefits included “landing and take-off on sloping terrain of up to 20 degrees, more than twice current limits,” according to a news piece from DARPA. Read more...
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