École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

Long-range coherent LiDAR is sped up

Posted by Age of Robots | May 28, 2020 | Transport |

LiDAR is a technique used for measuring distances with laser light. In a study published in Nature, researchers at EPFL show a new way to speed up a type of LiDAR engine by using photonic circuits.

New Foldable Drone Flies through Narrow Holes in Rescue Missions

Posted by Age of Robots | Jan 11, 2019 | Robotics |

A research team from the University of Zurich has developed a new drone that can retract its propeller arms in flight and make itself small to fit through narrow gaps and holes. This is particularly useful when searching for victims of natural disasters.

An insect-inspired drone deforms upon impact

Posted by Age of Robots | Aug 22, 2018 | Robotics |

An origami-like drone developed at EPFL is flexible enough to absorb shocks without breaking before returning to its initial shape.

Forget joysticks, use your torso to pilot drones

Posted by Age of Robots | Jul 26, 2018 | Wearable Technology |

Your torso is more intuitive – and more precise – than joysticks for piloting drones, both simulated and real, according to a recent study by EPFL scientists.