Drones learn to search forest trails for lost people
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 - 09:01
in Earth & Climate
Researchers at the University of Zurich, the Università della Svizzera italiana, and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland have developed software enabling drones to autonomously detect and follow forest paths. With the new drones, missing persons can be found and rescued quickly in forests and mountain areas.