SAM IS ....Swarm Robotics: Call for Research Papers
This is an invitation to all those interested or working in the field of swarm robotics to submit a paper to Nature.
Guest Editors: Dr Antonio Tsourdos of Cranfield University and Dr Henry Leung of Calgary University, Canada.
Submission deadline: 29 May 2025
Inspired by the collective behaviour of social insects, swarm robotics involves the coordination of large numbers of relatively simple robots, often relying on local interactions and decentralised control, to perform tasks that would be difficult or impossible for a single robot to accomplish. Potential applications of swarm robotics are diverse, including environmental monitoring, search and rescue, and medical applications.
This Collection welcomes original research from the fields of robotic and software engineering, as well as complex systems and network theory.
9 October 2024
Drone Industry Insights release their report Global State of Drones 2024
Here are the key insights from DII’s report on the Global State of Drones 2024 :
- Global Representation: The survey collected 964 responses from 94 countries, with a decreasing concentration from the top 10 countries, indicating broader global participation.
- Industry Trends: The service sector remains the largest, with mapping and surveying as the most common drone applications. Improving work safety is the top reason for adopting drone technology.
- Market Expectations: Post-pandemic, the industry shows cautious optimism with steadily improving expectations and perceived reality.
- Challenges: Regulatory obstacles remain the top challenge, followed by client acquisition and domestic politics. Inflation and public acceptance have decreased in importance.
1 October 2024
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