Sarah Whittaker

LiDAR

Researchers Map the San Andres Fault Using Drones and LiDAR

Understanding the San Andreas fault is of paramount concern in earthquake-prone southern California, which experiences frequent...

News

Flying Transformer ‘DRAGON’ Drone Can Morph To Squeeze Into Tight Spaces

One common application of drones is that of inspection, often in inaccessible, dangerous and complex spaces...

News

This Tiny Chip From MIT Can Help Nano-Drones Navigate

Last year, researchers from MIT designed a computer chip that would allow tiny nanodrones the size...

News

Drones Could Detect Hidden Killer ‘Butterfly’ Landmines

In post-conflict regions, the leftover landmines that litter the landscapes are a dangerous, even deadly, hazard...

Autonomous

Uber, Waymo, Ford and More Form Coalition to Bring Light to Self-Driving Cars

The future of autonomous transport has a new champion, with the announcement today of a coalition...