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September 15, 2015 07:14 pm GMT

These robotic legs could change the way helicopters land

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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.

See also: DARPA develops a way for humans to produce their own lifesaving vaccines

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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