Subj : SUPERb: Chinese researchers just designed and built a flying robo
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Feb 05 2025 23:00:06

SUPERb: Chinese researchers just designed and built a flying robot that looks 
like a precursor to Matrix's laser-focused Sentinels

Date:
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 22:49:00 +0000

Description:
Researchers in Hong Kong develop a high-speed aerial robot with advanced 
obstacle avoidance capabilities

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helps SUPER to detect and avoid even the thinnest obstacles The drone can 
track moving targets in dense forests SUPER's real-time spatial mapping 
allows it to operate effectively even in low-light conditions 

A team of researchers at the University of Hong Kong has designed and tested 
an advanced aerial robot capable of navigating complex environments at high 
speeds of up to 20 meters per second while maintaining precise control. 

Named SUPER, the quadcopter drone uses cutting-edge LiDAR technology to 
detect and avoid obstacles, even thin wires that have posed challenges for 
traditional drones. 

In research published on Science Robotics (via Techxplore ), the team noted 
while SUPER has potential applications in search and rescue, its ability to 
operate autonomously in unknown environments suggests it could also be used 
for law enforcement and military reconnaissance. The power of LiDAR for 
precision flight 

Unlike conventional aerial robots that rely on cameras and sensors, SUPER 
uses 3D light detection and ranging (LiDAR) to map its surroundings and 
process spatial data in real time, allowing it to function in low-light 
conditions. 

With a detection range of up to 70 meters, the LiDAR system feeds data to an 
onboard computer that continuously analyzes the environment. 

This system enables SUPER to chart two distinct flight paths, one 
prioritizing safety and another allowing for exploratory movement. 

To demonstrate its capabilities, the research team tested SUPER against a 
commercial drone, the DJI Mavic 3 . 

While the DJI model avoided larger obstacles, it struggled to detect thin 
wires of smaller diameters. In contrast, SUPER successfully avoided all 
obstacles, including 2.5-mm thin wires, thanks to its high-resolution point 
cloud processing. 

The test result also reveals the drone glided through dense forests, tracking 
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Link to news story:
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