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Do physical connections improve the control and performance of robot swarms? A Lehigh University research team explores the question by building novel control algorithms and linked robots. Prototypes will be put to the test in the Defend the Republic Drone Competition Nov. 17.

A surge in the swarm robotics sector is on the horizon, with projections suggesting an impressive leap in market value from $0.8 billion in 2023 to a staggering $3.0 billion by 2028, marking a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 30.9%. This is according to the latest report titled “Swarm Robotics Market by Platform (UAV, UGV), Application, End-Use Industry and Region – Global Forecast to 2028,” released by ResearchAndMarkets.com.

DRONE pilots have successfully completed two flight firsts on a UK nuclear site leading the way to increased safety of employees during decommissioning. The successful deployment of the Elios 3 drone equipped with a LiDAR sensor marks a major milestone for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) team, enabling Sellafield to achieve efficiency in mapping and 3D modelling. 

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford University have developed a new machine learning technique that significantly simplifies the control of robots, such as drones and autonomous vehicles, leading to improved performance in dynamic environments where conditions can change rapidly.

MFE Inspection Solutions, a provider of inspection technology, has recently announced a collaboration with Voliro, a drone innovator, to bring a new level of efficiency and maneuverability to the inspection industry.

IKEA is transforming its stock inventory system by introducing autonomous drones in its stores. With one hundred drones now in operation across sixteen locations in Europe, IKEA is using advanced technology to improve the efficiency and accuracy of its stock management process.

The Turkish Navy has launched its latest amphibious assault ship, the TCG Anadolu, which boasts the ability to carry light aircraft and military drones. At 231 metres long and 32 metres wide, the ship can accommodate combat helicopters and military drones, as well as up to 94 vehicles, including 13 tanks.

Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) is at the forefront of creating some of the most advanced and realistic military training simulations in the world. In a recent interview with Nextgov, BISim Chief Product Officer Pete Morrison discussed how the company’s simulation software has evolved over the past two years, including new capabilities that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) such as drones.

MIT researchers have developed an algorithm that enables drones to avoid collisions while working together in the same airspace. The system, known as Robust MADER, is an improved version of the Multiagent Trajectory-Planner, or MADER, which was presented by MIT researchers in 2020.

The global military drones market reached a value of nearly $13,309.0 million in 2021, having increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5% since 2016. The market is expected to grow from $13,309.0 million in 2021 to $18,908.6 million in 2026 at a rate of 7.3%. The market is then expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2026 and reach $25,399.7 million in 2031, according to a new report by Researchandmarkets