Scientists are testing a drone fitted with its own "nervous system" which they claim can keep it operating in the sky for longer. It was created by experts at the University of Southampton who say the system, made of optical fibers, reduces the frequency it needs to land for inspection.

This system not only reduces the burden on ground crews but also ensures that drones can operate more safely and efficiently."

The system uses a unique technique called optical speckle which projects specific images dependent on what the optical fiber nervous system feels.

These can be interpreted using AI to assess the health of the drone.

  • @[email protected]
    7•2 months ago

    So…

    Optical Fiber Nervous System = Sensors

    AI = Software

    We truly live in the golden age of jargon.

    • @Arbiter
      2•2 months ago

      Damn, so it can’t feel pain?

      There go my plans for the evening.

      • @[email protected]
        3•2 months ago

        Maybe if they program the AI to output “ouchie” when it gets a boo boo that could work for you?

        • @Arbiter
          4•2 months ago

          it’s just not the same 😔