Drones, Robotic Dogs, and Simulated Flight Experiences: A Technological Wonderland at Hongkou School

Drones, Robotic Dogs, and Simulated Flight Experiences: A Technological Wonderland at Hongkou School

Recently “AI Eagle, Set Sail for the Future” Hongkou District Fourth Central Primary School North Bund Branch 2025 Campus Science and Technology Festival Opening The event featured a drone flight show, drone soccer demonstration, robotic dog interactions, fun off-road challenges, simulated flight experiences, and model aircraft racing. The Hongkou District Fourth Central Primary School North … Read more

In Two Months, I Turned a ‘Draft’ into a Flying Homemade Drone

In Two Months, I Turned a 'Draft' into a Flying Homemade Drone

— Two Months — I Turned a ‘Draft’ into A Flying Homemade Drone A Mechanical Sophomore’s ‘Flight Test Journal’ Introduction “Can you believe it? Two months ago, I couldn’t even hold a soldering iron steadily, and now I can make my own drawings ‘fly’.” As a sophomore in the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, … Read more

From Blueprint to Launch: A Complete Guide to DIY Drones for Beginners

From Blueprint to Launch: A Complete Guide to DIY Drones for Beginners

Want to build your own custom drone? This comprehensive guide from design to test flight will help you avoid pitfalls and efficiently complete your project. From functional positioning to safe takeoff, key parameters and operational techniques are organized for easy understanding, even for beginners. 1. Understand First: Define Requirements and Set Parameters The first step … Read more

Zhang Yu, Chairman of Tuogong (Nanjing) Robotics: Robots are Essentially Production Tools

Zhang Yu, Chairman of Tuogong (Nanjing) Robotics: Robots are Essentially Production Tools

Recently, at the 18th China Intelligent Robot Conference’s sub-forum on “Embodied Intelligence Industry Practice and Corporate Innovation”, Zhang Yu, Chairman of Tuogong (Nanjing) Robotics Co., Ltd., delivered a keynote speech titled “From Flight Control to Complete Machine: Tuogong’s Technological Breakthrough and Industrial Innovation”. In his speech, Zhang Yu introduced the brief history of Tuogong’s drone … Read more

Utilizing Wind Data for Firefighting: A Case Study of Drones and Wind Sensors

Utilizing Wind Data for Firefighting: A Case Study of Drones and Wind Sensors

The combination of IoT sensors and drones has created numerous application scenarios. Various radar devices and gas sensors have well-established drone applications, especially in emergency situations where the convenience of drones allows for more flexible data detection, supporting various operational tasks. The Spanish firefighting department has experimented with a high-precision ultrasonic wind speed sensor combined … Read more

The Hardcore Challenge of Young Engineers! Xietu Youth Unlocks New Skills in DIY Drone Making, Illuminating Their Technological Dreams

The Hardcore Challenge of Young Engineers! Xietu Youth Unlocks New Skills in DIY Drone Making, Illuminating Their Technological Dreams

Recently, at the Xietu Street Party and Mass Service Center, a series of drones assembled and controlled by young people landed smoothly one after another. The “I Can Control a Drone” series of scientific experiment activities, which integrate technological enlightenment and innovative practice, not only ignited the children’s passion for aviation technology but also witnessed … Read more

Incredible! DIY Human-Powered Skiing Drone by Innovators Abroad

Incredible! DIY Human-Powered Skiing Drone by Innovators Abroad

Today, I came across an interesting video on a drone website (www.youuav.com) that showcases some innovative DIY drones created by talented individuals in the United States. These drones are capable of carrying a person for flying and skiing. Drone Takeoff The drone has taken off. To ensure visibility during dusk and nighttime, they equipped the … Read more

Implementation of 3D Path Planning and Obstacle Avoidance Algorithm for Drones Based on MATLAB

Implementation of 3D Path Planning and Obstacle Avoidance Algorithm for Drones Based on MATLAB

Implementation of 3D Path Planning and Obstacle Avoidance Algorithm for Drones Based on MATLAB 1. Introduction Drone path planning is one of the core technologies of autonomous navigation systems for drones. It involves finding the optimal or feasible path from a starting point to an endpoint in three-dimensional space while avoiding various obstacles. With the … Read more

AI Daily Briefing | OpenAI Reveals Why Chatbots Hallucinate; Raptor-Inspired New Drones

AI Daily Briefing | OpenAI Reveals Why Chatbots Hallucinate; Raptor-Inspired New Drones

Introduction Anyone who has used large models like ChatGPT or DeepSeek has experienced this: AI chatbots can sound reasonable, yet the content may be completely fabricated. OpenAI’s latest research suggests they have finally found the reason why chatbots often experience “hallucinations.” The company’s recent study indicates that solving the hallucination problem may not be complex … Read more