🤖 Italian Engineers Have Created the First Flying AI Robot
Italian engineers have developed the world's first flying humanoid robot capable of operating in extreme conditions.
The AI-powered robot, named iRonCub3, stands approximately 1 meter tall and weighs around 70 kilograms. It is equipped with four jet engines: two mounted on its "arms" and two on a "backpack" attached to its titanium "spine."
The turbines generate up to 1,000 Newtons of thrust force, enabling the robot not only to lift off the ground but also to maneuver even in strong winds. The robot's AI-powered control systems evaluate aerodynamic forces in real time, ensuring both maneuverability and flight stability.
During its first test, iRonCub3 lifted 50 cm off the ground. The next tests will take place at Genoa Airport, allowing researchers to evaluate the robot's capabilities in more realistic conditions.
"Testing these robots is as fascinating as it is dangerous, and there is no room for improvisation," says Daniele Pucci, one of the project's developers.
In the future, robots like this could participate in search-and-rescue operations in disaster-struck areas or conduct research in hazardous and hard-to-reach environments.
