Drone Research Center Takes Autonomous Building Repairs To The Skies
Envision a fleet of drone(s) hovering over urban areas, diligently scanning for potential building problems, and autonomously performing repairs before they escalate. It sounds like a science fiction tale, researchers are DroneHub to turn this vision into reality.
DroneHub will be at the current NEST research and innovation building on the Empa campus in Dübendorf, Switzerland. The project, under the leadership of Mirko Kovac, will concentrate on various research areas.
The project will entail the installation of a drone aviary atop the current building structure. This aviary will be using tubular frames and metal mesh, spanning a height of 11 meters (36 feet) and covering an area of 90 square meters (968 square feet). Within this aviary, an experimental facade will be featuring interchangeable surfaces and materials. The utilization of Aerial Additive Manufacturing drones, which function similarly to 3D printers by extruding a cement-like mixture through a nozzle, will be to diagnose and repair any issues identified. in the facade.
Furthermore, DroneHub will encompass research concerning the utilization of drones for monitoring climate change in forest-like environments. To facilitate this, a small natural area with trees and vegetation will exist, serving as a platform for the exploration of novel robotic sensing technologies. Additionally, the project will explore the development of biodegradable drones that can safely decompose after completing their intended tasks.
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