Otherlab: Who among you would have thought that the paper could little airplanes built by children one day save our lives?
Ένα νέο drone από χαρτί και λίγη από την σύγχρονη τεχνολογία που θα μπορούσε να ενισχύσει τις ανθρωπιστικές οργανώσεις με ένα πολύ χρήσιμο εργαλείο για τις καταστροφές. Το χάρτινο drone χρηματοδοτείται με επιχορήγηση της DARPA και κατασκευάζεται από την Otherlab μια company for aerodynamic research based in San Francisco.
The company uses lightweight materials and a clever design to create disposable transport vehicles that are capable of transporting medical supplies where they are most needed.
Unlike most drones, this one is not designed to make round trips. The flying vehicle has been stripped of all sorts of junk characteristics which add weight such as the motor but also the battery which were necessary for the return.
With fewer mechanical parts, Otherlab hopes to offer rescuers more space and additional utility load which can be used to carry more essential supplies.
Due to lack of engine, the drone requires another aircraft to get up in the air. Once taken off it uses a travel computer and sensors that regulate its route as required.
Of course the computer also arranges for the landing of the aircraft.
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Otherlab's design is incredibly clever. Each drone comes as a flat cardboard and is designed to be easy enough for anyone to assemble it.
