Drones equipped with self-monitoring "nervous system" promise longer, safer flights
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Researchers at the University of Southampton developed a fiber optic "nervous system" for drones to monitor their own structural health, potentially reducing the need for frequent manual inspections. The system uses light signals and AI to analyze stress patterns, with initial tests on a student drone project showing promise for extending flight times and commercialization targeted for 2025.
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