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 carry out and repair broken pipes . The researchers will create new robot designs and technologies in three areas : ' perch and patch ' , 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 pipes in roads ; and ' fire and forget ' , drones will be able to operate within live utility lines , 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.