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Algorithm reduces computational load of drone ‘health’ monitoring | MIT


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26 August 2014



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“MIT researchers have come up with a two-pronged approach that significantly reduces the computation associated with lengthy delivery missions. The team first developed an algorithm that enables a drone to monitor aspects of its “health” in real time. With the algorithm, a drone can predict its fuel level and the condition of its propellers, cameras, and other sensors throughout a mission, and take proactive measures — for example, rerouting to a charging station — if needed.”

Source: newsoffice.mit.edu

Via Gizmag

http://www.gizmag.com/mit-algorithm-drones-monitor-health/33516/

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John Payne





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