Navigation algorithm lets drones perform challenging acrobatics

Drones all in a spin! AI algorithm enables quadcopters to perform acrobatic manoeuvres like power loops and barrel rolls autonomously Switzerland-based scientists have worked with Intel to teach a drone acrobatics  Drone is powered by an algorithm to perform series of high speed tricks and flips The algorithm trains drone to do stunts that would challenge … Read more

China completes its GPS-rivalling global navigation system Beidou

China launched the final satellite in its global navigation system constellation Beidou earlier today – completing the network six months ahead of schedule. The spacecraft was launched into geostationary orbit on top of a Long March-3B rocket at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center at 02:43 BST this morning. Completing its own global navigation system will allow … Read more

NASA uses Nevada to test the Perseverance rover’s navigation technology ahead of Mars launch

NASA scientists travel to Nevada to test the Perseverance rover’s sensors and navigation technology in preparation for its 2021 arrival on Mars A team of NASA scientist traveled to Nevada to test the next Mars rover  Instead of bringing the full rover, they brought just its sensors and onboard tools Another team of 150 remote … Read more