🚀 Imagine a fleet of tiny drones zipping through dense forests all on their own! Sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, right? Well, it's happening now in China! 🇨🇳
A team of super-smart engineers at Zhejiang University have developed AI-powered miniature drones that can navigate complex environments without any human help. 🤖🌲 These little tech marvels could totally change the game for disaster response and environmental monitoring. 🌍🔥
\"Unlike traditional drones that need skilled pilots, our drones make their own decisions,\" said Zhou Xin, a PhD student at the university's College of Control Science and Engineering. \"They can perceive and observe the environment, make decisions, and fly without us controlling them!\" 🕹️❌
Instead of relying on satellite navigation, these drones talk to each other to dodge obstacles and coordinate their flights. 🛰️❌➡️🤝 This means they can create 3D maps of their surroundings using sensors—it's like they have their own eyes! 👀📡
\"With AI algorithms, the drones generate a 3D map, navigate freely, and avoid collisions,\" Zhou explained. \"We've developed collaborative algorithms so they understand each other, allowing effective control of the whole fleet.\" 🤓🧠🌐
So, what can these drones do? Tons of cool stuff! From helping in search and rescue after earthquakes to fighting forest fires, they're real-life superheroes. 🦸♂️🔥🌪️ \"They can even pinpoint each tree and check how they're growing,\" said Gao Fei, a PhD supervisor at the college. 🌳🔍
Who knew the future would look like swarms of tiny, smart drones flying through forests? 🌟 The possibilities are endless, and we can't wait to see what's next! 😎✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
