Advanced Planning System Allows Drones to Rapidly Avoid Obstacles

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Published: 2026-06-17
Category: science
Source: Robohub (citing MIT News)
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A new open-source trajectory-planning system, MIGHTY, has been developed by researchers from MIT and the University of Pennsylvania. This system enables unpiloted aerial vehicles (UAVs) to detect and react to unexpected obstacles within milliseconds. The technology ensures smooth, efficient flight paths, making it highly beneficial for critical applications such as search-and-rescue operations and delivery services.

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