In July 2024, Vertical Aerospace took a significant step forward in the development of their latest electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the VX4. As part of their rigorous testing program, the VX4 has successfully undergone its initial ground tests, setting the stage for more complex evaluations.
There are things that humans take for granted, but for a robot they are a huge challenge. For example, when they have to go down stairs, jump over something or balance.