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This One-Wheel robot could patrol your property while you stay away

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Most security robots are designed like small autonomous cars, with a bulky body and enough room for all the fancy tech. 1ROLLO, however, adapts a radically different approach. Developed by Estonian startup Rollo Robotics, this autonomous security robot balances on a single large wheel, turning an unusual piece of robotics into a practical patrol machine for large properties.

The 1ROLLO is built around a vertically oriented spinning flywheel housed inside its main wheel. Gyroscopic forces help the bot remain upright while moving, while the internal mechanism allows it to lean and change direction. The result is a remarkably narrow robot that can move independently through spaces that might be less accessible to larger wheeled security platforms.

Designer: Rollo Robotics

Despite its unconventional appearance, the 1ROLLO surveillance robot is designed for serious security work. Its autonomous navigation system combines 360-degree computer vision with RTK GNSS positioning, allowing the robot to follow mapped patrol routes while navigating around obstacles. It can detect movement and objects, record video, recognize license plates, and monitor for potentially dangerous gases, including carbon monoxide. The idea is to shift routine security patrols from people to machines without completely removing human oversight. This is estimated to save up to 80 percent of the cost that would otherwise be incurred using manual methods.

When the robot detects something unusual, it can alert a remote operator over 4G, 5G, or Wi-Fi. The operator can then access a live video feed, speak to people near the robot using its microphone and speaker, or dispatch a human guard if the situation requires intervention. A cloud-based management platform is intended to make the system scalable, allowing one operator to monitor multiple robots simultaneously. That could make the 1ROLLO particularly useful for expansive sites where continuously patrolling every corner would require significant manpower.

The robot measures approximately 60 x 60 x 140 centimeters and weighs around 35 kilograms according to the company’s specifications, while more recent reporting has described a 45-kilogram version with a higher top speed of up to 30 km/h. The company has also stated a battery runtime of up to eight hours, after which the robot can autonomously return to a charging station. Its IP65-rated enclosure protects against dust and water jets, supporting outdoor operation.

Rollo Robotics sees potential applications across airports, data centers, industrial facilities, corporate campuses, manufacturing sites, hospitals, hotels, and critical infrastructure. The robot could also find a role in environments such as mining operations, construction sites, oil and gas facilities, and gated communities, where autonomous monitoring could complement existing security teams.

Rollo Robotics plans to offer the surveillance robot through a Robotics-as-a-Service model. Customers would pay for access to the system while receiving maintenance, software updates, support, and future hardware upgrades as part of the service. The 1ROLLO is still evolving, with the company working to improve its performance in challenging weather and busy environments. Commercial availability is expected in 2027, but its single-wheel architecture already makes it an intriguing alternative to the increasingly familiar fleet of four-wheeled security robots.

 

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What If Nothing Made an IEM for Audiophiles? This Community Concept Imagines One

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Music lovers are gradually developing a deeper appreciation for in-ear monitors (IEMs) as they explore the world of personal audio. The Chi-Fi market, in particular, has grown into a crowded space filled with brands such as Moondrop, Truthear, Simgot, Kiwi Ears, ThieAudio, and FiiO. At the same time, established names including Sennheiser, Final Audio, Campfire Audio, Meze Audio, and Audio-Technica continue to attract listeners looking for detailed and analytical sound.

One thing I’ve noticed while following the IEM space is how often these products embrace transparent or semi-transparent shell designs. There is something visually appealing about being able to see the components inside, while the distinctive form immediately sets IEMs apart from the everyday wireless earbuds most people use. This design language also happens to align closely with Nothing’s visual identity, making the idea of a Nothing-branded IEM feel like a natural extension of the company’s existing audio lineup.

Designer: Nothing Community

The concept in question comes from the Nothing Community, where a member shared renders imagining what an IEM designed by Nothing could look like. The idea explores a familiar IEM silhouette, but reinterprets it through the brand’s signature transparent aesthetic and restrained use of color. It is not a radical departure from the designs already seen across the IEM market, but the Nothing treatment gives the concept a distinct character that would likely appeal to fans of the brand.

The renders bring to mind the visual language of Nothing’s earlier audio products, particularly the transparent approach associated with the Ear (1). Instead of hiding the internal components behind an opaque shell, the concept makes them part of the visual experience. A transparent finish could also work particularly well with an IEM, where the intricate internal arrangement is often part of what makes these products interesting to audio enthusiasts.

The community response suggests that the concept has some room for further exploration. One commenter specifically expressed interest in seeing a black and transparent version, while another asked what specifications people would want from such a product. Those reactions highlight an interesting possibility: a Nothing IEM could potentially bridge the gap between the company’s design-focused consumer electronics and the increasingly popular world of enthusiast audio.

For now, this remains a community-created concept rather than an official Nothing product. Still, it is an intriguing exercise in imagining how the company’s transparent design philosophy could translate into a more enthusiast-oriented audio product. With Nothing already established in the personal audio space, the idea of a dedicated wired IEM does not feel entirely out of place.

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Nike launches Air Zoom Hyperslide, pair of slip-ons that heat and massage your feet

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In 2024, Nike and Hyperice got together for a pair of boots that used air compression to massage athletes’ feet. Now, the two stalwarts in their own domains have joined forces again to release Nike Air Zoom Hyperslide – a pair of slides that could easily be the most innovative iteration of recovery slides ever made. Designed to heat and massage your feet after a long day’s work or activity, it uses Hyperice’s recovery technology with Nike Air Zoom cushioning.

The combination makes the slides ultra-comfy to wear after a tiresome day and increasingly relaxing for the feet post-workout. This convenience is made possible with the magnetically connected Hyperslide Pod, which resides in the adjustable, wide coverage midfoot strap of the slide. The pod is removable, but when it’s attached to the slide, it “provides targeted Hyperice heat and vibration massage across the top of the foot,” Nike confirms.

Designer: Nike

The heat therapy and vibration massage help reduce tension and relax the feet after strenuous training, a game of football, or a morning run. The comfort is, however, enhanced by the Air Zoom cushioning spanning the entire length of the footwear. The soft proprietary sole provides responsive comfort for everyday wear, which adds to the primary feature of heat and massage.

The Nike Air Zoom Hyperslide is created in two colors: Black and Beige. Despite the simplicity of the colors, the slides look distinct in their monochromatic finish. The silhouette is smooth and has a high-end construction feel to it, which revolves around the mounting hub for the magnetic pod.

The pod sitting at the top of the foot is the main aspect of the slide’s recovery capability. It is created to provide three levels of targeted heat to each foot, reaching 117 degrees Fahrenheit, or 47 degrees Celsius. The slides also create three levels of vibrations for a 15-minute recovery cycle. The pod is rechargeable and features a USB-C port for fast charging.

The levels of heat and vibration can be customized from the pod on the slides, or via the Hyperice app. For those, like me, who are often confused with the settings, the Air Zoom Hyperslide features onboard indicator lights signalling heat, vibration, or battery level. The slides are designed using feedback from athletes and are now being hailed for their soft cushioning, heat, and vibration working in tandem for post-workout recovery.

If you’re interested, we’ve learned that the Nike Air Zoom Hyperslide will be available globally starting September 29, 2026. The information is not official, but sources suggest the slides created to heat and massage your feet would cost $250.

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Anbernic RG SP is an ultra-slim, modern reinterpretation of the Game Boy Advance SP

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Game Boy SP Advance, released way back in 2003, captured the imagination of portable gaming fanatics for all the good reasons. The retro handheld still has an unquenched appeal for its nostalgic design and folding form factor. Anbernic has a profound affinity for the GBA SP, as we saw the Linux-based Anbernic RG35XXSP bring back old memories.

The gaming accessories maker is back again with a GBA SP-inspired emulation handheld that looks and feels more refined than the earlier interpretation. This ultra-slim clamshell gadget dubbed Anbernic RG SP is designed “to relive the pure joy of the 2D golden era.” The handheld instantly takes you back to the era with its premium metallic finish and the acrylic logo badge.

Designer: Anbernic

In a world where we have graduated to the modern design of the RG Rotate, the RG SP handheld has a distinct place in the hearts of millennial-era gamers like me. Playing 2D games on this gadget is going to be a focused affair as Anbernic understandably drops the idea of adding a joystick on this one. Instead, there is a classic D-pad and button layout with refined tactile input. The handheld has narrow screen bezels, making the 3.4-inch IPS display (720 × 480 resolution) – which is three times the resolution of the original GBA SP stand out. Retro games can be scaled to perfection courtesy of the 3 times scaling, making emulation an easy affair.

Also, the body is 10 percent thinner than the original GBA SP. On the inside, there is the H700 chipset to play any 2D retro game without any lag. In the gameplay video, Anbernic demos the device playing Game Boy Advance titles including Golden Sun: The Lost Age, Fire Emblem, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, and Pokémon Emerald. Running games made for PSP, PlayStation 1, and SEGA Dreamcast should also be no problem. What’s interesting is the gadget running Stardew Valley port and PC version of Cuphead: Don’t Deal with the Devil from Steam.

The sleek handheld can be connected wirelessly to your TV with the casting option, and paired to a Bluetooth controller like the Gamesir G8 Plus for an enhanced level of gameplay. Dual alloy hinges on the gadget make it easy to place the handheld in any desired orientation, or have multi-angle positioning. The gadget also gets a microSD card slot and 3.5mm audio jack to keep the nostalgia flowing.

Anbernic RG SP will be available in premium metallic finishes including Platinum, Graphite, Black, Teal and Pearl Pink. The only color I would have loved to see is the Metallic Blue, which defined the GBA SP for me. That said, there is no word yet on the pricing or the availability of the ultra-slim retro gaming handheld, but we’ll keep our eyes and ears open.

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Nanoleaf’s Smart LED Monitor Stand brings ambient lighting and desk organization together

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Nanoleaf has expanded its ecosystem with a Smart LED Monitor Stand that combines ergonomic monitor elevation, workspace organization, and customizable lighting in one. Developed in collaboration with FANTAQI, the stand brings the brand’s signature smart lighting experience to the desk while maintaining a clean, understated appearance with a multilayered solid wood construction and natural walnut veneer.

Measuring 100 × 22.5 × 12.1 cm, the stand raises a monitor by about 4.5 inches, positioning the screen closer to eye level for a more comfortable viewing angle. Its dual-layer design also creates additional storage space underneath the monitor, allowing keyboards and other desk essentials to be tucked away when not in use. The main platform can support up to 28 kg without the center support column and up to 70 kg with it installed, making it suitable for a range of monitor setups.

Designer: Nanoleaf

The stand’s modular design is another practical feature. It incorporates 23 standard 1/4-inch threaded mounting holes, allowing users to attach compatible accessories such as cameras, webcams, microphones, mini tripods, and ring lights. This gives users more flexibility to customize their workstation without filling the desk with separate stands and mounts. Lighting is divided into two independently useful zones. The forward-facing task light uses high-quality white LEDs with a CRI of 97, delivering up to 550 lumens and a tunable color temperature ranging from a warm 1,700K to a cool 6,500K. The light is also designed with an anti-glare output of UGR<10, making it better suited to focused work and longer sessions at the desk.

At the rear, an RGB ambient light uses a 160-degree wall-washing beam to cast colorful illumination across the surrounding space. The ambient lighting features 102 individually addressable zones capable of producing more than 16 million colors, allowing for smoother gradients and dynamic lighting effects. Users can choose from Nanoleaf’s lighting scenes or create their own combinations, while the stand can also respond to music through Rhythm Music Visualization. With Screen Mirror enabled through the Nanoleaf Desktop App, the lighting can match colors and activity displayed on the computer screen, adding a more immersive layer to gaming and movie watching.

Controls are available through the Nanoleaf app on Android and iOS, the desktop app for Windows and Mac, integrated capacitive touch controls, and compatible smart home platforms. Matter support enables integration with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and Home Assistant, including voice control and scheduling when connected through a compatible smart home hub.

The Smart LED Monitor Stand connects over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Thread, or Bluetooth Low Energy and supports firmware and Matter over-the-air updates. It requires a 15W or higher USB-C PD/QC power adapter, which is not included in the box. Priced at $169.99, the smart stand is a mindful combo of monitor elevation, accessory mounting, task lighting, and ambient smart illumination in one compact desktop solution.

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Rezvani Dune is Lamborghini Huracan turned into a desert trail beast on steroids

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What if your supercar didn’t have to stay on the freeway? That’s essentially the notion that Rezvani shatters with an unusual performance machine that adopts the mid-engine character of a Lamborghini Huracán and reimagines it as a vehicle built for desert trails and rough terrain. Instead of lowering a sports car closer to the asphalt, Rezvani has gone in the opposite direction, creating an 800-horsepower off-road machine with the heart of a V10 supercar.

This is the Dune, a trail beast powered by a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter engine mounted behind the cabin. With up to 800 horsepower on tap, it retains the high-revving personality associated with Lamborghini’s V10 powertrain while introducing a very different way to experience it. Rather than keeping all that power confined to smooth roads and racetracks, the Dune is designed to take it into places where a conventional supercar would struggle to go. Sure, there is the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, but this one is an altogether different beast.

Designer: Rezvani

The biggest visual change here is the body, as Rezvani replaces the sleek proportions of the Huracán with custom carbon-fiber bodywork that gives the vehicle a much more aggressive, rugged personality. The sculpted panels, raised stance, and wide proportions make it look less like a supercar that has been modified for off-road driving and more like an entirely new species of performance vehicle. The increased ride height of 4.5 inches is matched by a suspension setup designed to cope with uneven terrain, while 31-inch mud-terrain tires on 20-inch wheels add to its ability to venture away from paved surfaces. The chassis is fitted with long-travel shocks that soak up the kind of bumps that would leave a traditional supercar scraping its belly. With a 25-degree approach angle and 35-degree departure angle, it’s built to venture off-road without constantly worrying about what’s happening underneath. Skid plates shield the undercarriage, while a roof-mounted snorkel keeps the engine breathing clean air when the trail gets deep.

The usual formula for a supercar is essentially to be more aerodynamic, while off-road vehicles follow a very different philosophy, favoring ground clearance and suspension travel. Dune brings these contrasting ideas together, pairing the drama of a naturally aspirated V10 with the stance and capability expected from a vehicle designed to tackle rough ground. The carbon-fiber construction also helps distinguish the Dune from conventional off-road builds. It keeps the custom bodywork lightweight while giving Rezvani the freedom to dramatically reshape the vehicle’s appearance around the underlying supercar architecture. The result is a design that feels deliberately exaggerated, with the visual aggression to match its substantial power output. Rezvani has respected the Huracan’s interior and kept it the same as the donor car, which is a great compliment to Lamborghini’s design sense.

For the California-based automaker, this off-roading-capable supercar is yet another experiment in pushing familiar automotive formulas into unexpected territory. Only seven examples will ever be made, with each one built as a one-off, making this an ultra-exclusive supercar you’re unlikely to see twice. A refundable $1,500 deposit secures a place in the production queue, although deliveries aren’t expected until 2028. As for the price, Rezvani is keeping that under wraps for now. Previous models have started with donor vehicles and climbed into six-figure territory, so this one is unlikely to come cheap!

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Freely organize every device and reclaim your desk space with this Modular Monitor Stand

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I struggle every day to keep my desk organized. I’ve added a monitor arm, a phone stand, a laptop cooling stand, and even a cable organizer clipped to the edge of the tabletop. Despite all these accessories, my desk still ends up feeling cluttered; earbud case is lying unattended somewhere, while the pens are all over the place. My problem isn’t lack of organizers: it’s that I’m not really sure how to use each accessory effectively or how they should work in tandem.

That may be exactly why this modular monitor stand from designer Lorenzo Vega caught my attention. Instead of adding yet another standalone accessory, it reimagines how desk organization should work. The modular stand is designed with various parts that interconnect to feel more intuitive and form an easier layout to keep things on the work desk organized.

Designer: Lorenzo Vega

The design concept of a modular monitor stand comprises a base stand and five different sectional trays which can be interchanged to accommodate the user’s preferences and workflow. The base stand, which the designer calls the main rack is designed to clamp to the back of a table. It is similar to how other monitor stands secure themselves to the table. The clamps, however, are adjustable and should work securely with tabletops of varying widths.

Since the rack attaches to the back of the table and remains almost six inches clear of it with a pair of legs – one on each side – it can free up space below to keep your notepad or the reference books you require in the vicinity. The tray modules can be placed on the two parallel rails of the rack running horizontally. They fix seamlessly to the base rack and, in addition to holding the monitor on top, are designed for common uses. A tray for organizing stationery, one to hold the phone/tablet, or even to hold papers upright.

The designer suggests that the modular monitor stand – which appears to be made ground up from aluminum – is a working concept at the time of writing. The build quality feels solid, and it can easily support a monitor. In the future, the designer intends to include wireless charging and magnetic cable organizers below the interchangeable racks. This addition will uplift the design into a feasible category, which should have tech enthusiasts intrigued.

If you’re trying to clean up your desk without adding more clutter, Vega’s idea of a modular stand for the monitor is worth appreciating for how customizable it is. Built as a modular system, it allows you to add things like a phone stand, stationery holder et al, depending on how you use your desk. So, instead of stacking accessories everywhere, everything stays integrated.

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Bell & Ross BR-03 Helipad gives iconic square watch a helipad dial with a spinning helicopter

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A watchmaker who cannot have enough of aviation inspiration has launched a recognizable silhouette with a display that never stands still. Meet BR-03 Helipad, the latest Bell & Ross Flight Instrument timepiece that replaces the traditional hands on the dial with a helicopter hovering over a helipad. The only thing missing is the “whomp-whomp.”

Yes, that’s for real! For some it may be a surprise. But for the Bell & Ross community, it’s another iteration of the interesting BR-03 Horizon, which itself pushed aviation-inspired horology to the next level. Designed again to make you green in envy, the Bell & Ross BR-03 Helipad “is especially extraordinary,” the company says. While it wears a very reminiscent set of features including an identical square-shaped case and those four screws on the four corners, the BR-03 Helipad is a different league altogether.

Designer: Bell & Ross

A horological interpretation that pays homage to the oft-overlooked part of aviation, the helicopter, the BR-03 Helipad is way beyond the aircraft cockpit dashboard instruments that most of the watch displays in the brand’s Flight Instrument series are inspired by. While each model in the series released before this has faithfully translated the aesthetic codes of the flight cockpit, this one puts an entire functional helicopter motif on a helipad-esque dial.

The new BR-03 Helipad, powered by an automatic BR-CAL.327 movement with a 54-hour power reserve, does follow the same DNA of the Flight Instrument series, but adds a new dimension to it, which is equally immersive and distinctive. To that accord, the Bell & Ross BR-03 Helipad is a limited-edition pilot’s watch priced at $4,800. Limited to just 500 pieces worldwide, the watch features a 41 mm case made from micro-blasted black ceramic, which keeps the timepiece lightweight and makes it durable.

The case is only 10.6 mm thick, packing a distinct dial under its sapphire crystal complete with an antireflective coating. The dial, as mentioned earlier, is styled after a helipad with a white “H” marker in the center. A helicopter can be seen hovering over the helipad, which sits inside a rotating disc with the hours marked on a yellow circle inside the chapter ring. The minutes are indicated by the rotating helicopter fuselage, while the spinning blades denote the seconds.

The hour markers and the yellow helipad outline coated with Super-LumiNova, for clear night visibility, mimic the nighttime landing scene on the dial. The BR-03 Helipad is water-resistant up to 100 meters, and comes with two interchangeable straps. One is a yellow rubber strap that matches the visual aesthetics of the watch, while the other is made from black synthetic fabric. The black ceramic caseback is pretty modest, it’s only etched with the details of the watch.

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This human refrigerator chills you the in peak summer heat – anytime, anywhere

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Summer temperatures are rising globally, leading to uncomfortable heatwaves even in regions where summers were earlier a pleasant affair. This has prompted manufacturers to develop innovative ways to handle heat when not in the cozy comfort of home or your vehicle. The latest trend has revolved around personal coolers like the Sony REON Pocket Pro Plus, Dyson HushJet Mini Cool, and the Aecooly Cold Air Ultra.

Please add more to the list from the Land of the Rising Sun, which has not been spared by the brutal summers this year. Thinking out of the box, Japanese refrigeration and vending machine manufacturer SDRS has collaborated with industrial equipment supplier TRUSCO Nakayama for a human refrigerator. The idea is to have a portable machine a person can walk into on a hot day.

Designer: TRUSCO Nakayama and SDRS

This one-person cooling booth, dubbed Do Hiemon Box, looks like a commercial refrigerator and is designed to provide rapid cooling when exposed to intense heat. In fact, the solution is inspired by Japan’s popular vending machines that can be found in virtually every corner of the cities. The booth maintains an ambient temperature of around 15 degrees Celsius on the inside, which is a welcome relief for anyone exposed to the peak summer Sun. To provide rapid cooling, 5 degrees Celsius chilled air is directed towards the head, neck, and shoulders. This reduces the symptoms associated with heat exhaustion within 10 minutes.

Of course, accelerated cooling after being exposed to extreme heat in a very short time frame can also be dangerous. Keeping this in mind, the cooling booth has three cooling modes and an automatic shut-off timer after 20 minutes. This helps the body adapt to the sudden temperature change, as eventually the user has to step out into the Sun again. Do Hiemon Box is intended for commercial use in places with high temperatures like factory floors, construction sites, warehouses, schools, outdoor events, or city centers. The fact that the cooling booth has caster locking wheels, runs off any standard 100-volt outlet, and uses only 0.51-kilowatt-hour power (half the electricity required by a spot AC), makes it a highly practical solution with global warming on the rise.

Measuring approximately 2 meters tall, 93 cm wide, and 1.2 meters deep, the IPX3-rated cooling booth made out of stainless-steel panels has polystyrene insulation boards for maximum cooling efficiency. Do Hiemon Box’s standard model comes at 1.5 million yen before taxes (approximately $9,200). The versions with crane eyebolts and more options like a portable power station cost extra. Operating at a cost of around 16 yen per hour (roughly $1), the cooling solution is destined to be a popular choice around the globe.

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Palm-sized drone edges one step closer to disappearing completely in flight behind enemy lines

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When we think of invisibility, the idea centers around shielding the form with invisible cloaks or trying to make the object camouflage in the surroundings. Northwestern University in Illinois, however, has a very different approach. Taking advantage of the limitations of the human eye to focus on objects, the team of engineers has come up with a nifty science trick to make a drone that disappears when in flight.

The neat motion is attributed to the drone chassis spinning at 25 RPS, which tricks the human eye into perceiving the flying object as a faint smudge in the air. Dubbed the Phantom Twist, this drone was first demonstrated as a part of a Robotics: Science and Systems 2026 presentation. According to team lead Michael Rubenstein, “the idea of low visibility through persistent motion is something few people have explored.”

Designer: Northwestern University

Unlike most quadcopters that have four rotors to generate lift, Phantom Twist has one motor and a propeller. The propeller spins in one direction, forcing the rest of the body to go in the other direction. The team used AI and optimization configurations to generate around 20,000 drone configurations to finally arrive at the stable flight model. Of course, they had to put together the drone’s components like the motor, circuit boards, counterweight and batteries to arrive at this odd form. Over 500 final models were run in the optimizer against the simulated spinning mid-flight and overlaid on the 100 real-world backgrounds to arrive at this final design.

Michael added that “For a typical quadrotor drone, the propellers are spinning, but the robot is stationary. So, you still see its body. For our drone, the whole thing is rotating, so there are no stationary parts.” The human eye takes time to process the information, just like a camera exposure shot. The quick spinning drone therefore goes completely transparent as the partially opaque elements average out against the background, creating a slight haze. This makes the Phantom Twist drone 10 times more difficult to spot than a standard quadcopter.

The only giveaway is the whirring sound the drone makes. Also, the support wires and the rods are partially visible, but still you can’t see this flyer from a distance. Further improvements of this unique design hint at the use of more transparent materials and a quieter propulsion system. So, we can expect to see a drone that is closer to complete invisibility in the future from the Northwestern University team. The applications are endless, including secret military missions behind enemy lines or a world where drones just operate in the background without anyone ever realizing.

 

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