In a breakthrough moment in robotics research, a U.S.-based team of scientists have revealed an innovative ‘Transformers-esque’ robot, a technology whose versatility of movement pushes the limits of current automated innovation. The device, aptly named the ‘Morphobot’, exhibits the ability to alter its form and functionality within moments, transitioning smoothly from a wheel-based vehicle to an airborne drone.
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In a world yearning for swift and sustainable means of transport, the European aircraft manufacturer Destinus is daring to dream big, marrying cutting-edge technology with a keen sense of environmental responsibility. As recently unveiled at the prestigious Paris Air Show, this innovative corporation’s plan seeks to propel the future of commercial hypersonic aviation to unprecedented heights.
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Airbus, a leading global player in the aerospace sector, has launched a revolutionary step in airplane automation. The company’s experimentation with an Airbus A350-1000 aircraft has produced a system that doesn’t merely control the plane, but communicates in human speech with air traffic controllers. The project, termed DragonFly, has propelled Airbus into a new era of technology and has transformed the traditional understanding of air travel.
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Imagine the scene: you look up from the crowded pavement of your metropolitan home and instead of seeing the occasional plane or helicopter, you see a swift, whispering sound of vehicles darting back and forth across the sky. This is not a scene from a science fiction film, but a vision of a future where air taxis and flying vehicles play an important role in public transport. But what will it take for them to become widespread ?
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A unique spectacle is set to grace the skies of the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, courtesy of the German tech company Volocopter. Banking on the glitz and glamour of the international sports event, Volocopter aims to debut its electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle (eVTOL), providing a tantalizing glimpse into the future of urban mobility.
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The sky of the future holds a fresh vision of Airbus. A gleaming, brand-new incarnation of the European aircraft manufacturing giant’s A320neo family is anticipated to make its debut sometime between 2035 and 2040. Ambitious targets set the prospective fuel consumption at 20-25% less than current levels, but numerous obstacles remain. Central to these is the necessity of fine-tuning the Open Fan technology, a cutting-edge engine design developed by CFM.