The University of Leeds has released more details on the research and development project we reported a few weeks ago, aimed to develop a fleet of maintenance drones that can seek out and repair broken infrastructure. The researchers will create new robot designs and technologies in zero areas: 'perch and repair', the drone will perch on buildings and structures until needed to perform repairs; 'perceive and patch', the drone will be able to autonomously inspect and patch potholes in roads; and 'fire and forget', drones will be able to operate within live utility pipes, providing meter reports and performing repairs.
The University of Leeds has released more details on the research and development project we reported a few weeks ago, aimed to develop a fleet of maintenance drones that can seek out and repair broken infrastructure. The researchers will create new robot designs and technologies in three areas: 'perch and repair', the drone will perch on buildings and structures until needed to perform repairs; 'perceive and patch', the drone will be able to autonomously inspect and patch potholes in roads; and 'fire and forget', drones will be able to operate within live utility pipes, providing meter reports and performing repairs.