Intelligent helicopters from scientists at Stanford
December 25th, 2009 | 
Author: Scientists at Stanford have developed helicopters powered by artificial intelligence. This invention enables the helicopters to fly themselves without the help of a pilot. Helicopters powered by artificial intelligence can fly themselves by watching what other helicopters are doing. This invention is a great stepping stone to success of developing autonomous helicopters and will advance even further.
Autonomous helicopters were there even in the past, but the functionalities were very much limited. Those copters were unable to control or fly in abrupt in environmental circumstances. Intelligent helicopters however, can handle all tasks efficiently. Advanced copters of these types powered by artificial intelligence are capable of handling various functions such as rolls, loops, tail slides etc.
Numerous algorithms govern the functionalities of intelligent helicopters and the entire team is led by Professor Andrew NG. These types of helicopters are going to define new dimensions in autonomous helicopter systems and are raking up global interest.