Palm-sized AI drone intercepts flying insects using sonar and wingbeat analysis

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A palm-sized AI micro-drone has autonomously intercepted a flying insect, a significant engineering milestone. The 40-gram drone uses ultrasonic sonar and analyzes wingbeat signatures to detect and track targets, potentially offering a chemical-free method for insect control. This technology could eventually be used to target disease-carrying mosquitoes, though challenges remain for real-world deployment.


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