Innovation in the world of technology often finds inspiration in nature, and the drones of the future are no exception. Mythological dragons, with their ability to fly and hunt prey, and insects, which have perfected natural evolution to fly efficiently, have become models for the design of drones with unique and surprising characteristics.
In Japan, as explained Urban Techno, Drones are being developed with the ability to modify their size to access small spaces. This adaptability resembles the tactics used by some insects to slip through cracks and narrow spaces.
DRAGON, the drone of the future
A recent example of this trend is the DRAGON, a drone prototype presented in Tokyo. The most notable feature of this drone is its ability to change size, allowing you to access places that would otherwise be inaccessible. This imitation of the adaptability seen in certain insects is a step toward creating drones that can transition between walking and flying.
This technology is expected to have great potential in the agricultural and service sector. Manufactured from thin rubber cylinders coated with carbon nanotubes, the DRAGON offers flexibility in reducing its size, making it ideal for navigation in confined spaces. This technological advance could be essential for tasks such as crop pollination and search and rescue missions.
Imitation of technology in nature is not new, as evolution has been the driving force behind survival in the wild. This raises the question of whether artificial intelligence will be able to completely imitate insect behavior in the future.
As we continue to explore the limits of nature-inspired technology, time will tell how far we will go in creating truly innovative drones. Nature, with its dragons and insects, continues to be an inexhaustible source of inspiration for the technology of tomorrow.