Robotic flight meets instinctive adaptation in groundbreaking drone research

AI Powered Drones Take Flight as Klagenfurt Researchers Revolutionise Infrastructure Inspection - MVPro Media

In a significant advance for the safety and efficiency of infrastructure monitoring, researchers at the University of Klagenfurt are testing a pioneering autonomous drone system that could change the way we inspect power lines, bridges and energy facilities. Developed by the university’s Control of Networked Systems research group, the drone navigates complex environments in real time using artificial intelligence and high performance industrial…

Robotic flight meets instinctive adaptation in groundbreaking drone research

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 28, 2025 Inspiration can come from the most unexpected places-even a squirrel leaping through treetops. For David Saldana, assistant professor of computer science and engineering at Lehigh University, such an encounter sparked a vision to revolutionize aerial robotics. The NSF CAREER award recognizes early-career faculty who demonstrate excellence in research and education. It provides five years o