New Math Lets Drones Cover an Area Without Crashing
Could make search and rescue faster, safer, and cheaper.
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- New math method helps multiple drones cover an area without crashing into each other.
- Could make search and rescue, delivery, and surveillance faster and cheaper.
- Still tested only in computer simulations, so real-world use is years away.
Why It Matters
Faster drone swarms could speed up search and rescue, deliveries, and inspections, saving time and lives.