Inspired by bats, a new ultra-low-power sensing system enables tiny drones to navigate through darkness, smoke and dust, where cameras and other light-based sensors fail.
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Professor of Fire Protection Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Associate Professor of Economics, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Associate Professor of Operations and Industrial Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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enseignant-chercheur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Assistant Professor of Robotics Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Assistant Professor of Operations and Industrial Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Professor of Computer Science, Fitchburg State University; Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Assistant Professor of Social Science & Policy Studies, Worcester Polytechnic Institute