Researchers from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland and UC Irvine have developed a drone capable of landing and taking off in areas that would otherwise leave a ...

The team is refining RAVEN’s design, particularly its landing capabilities, to expand its usability further. “Avian wings are ...

Researchers have unveiled a bird-shaped robot that can hop, walk and leap into flight just like a raven.

"Birds can transition between walking and flying ... Despite its advancements, the team is still refining Raven's landing capabilities to ensure it can operate effectively in diverse environments.

Most drones on the market are rotary-wing quadcopters, which can conveniently land and take off almost anywhere. The problem is they are less energy-efficient than fixed-wing aircraft, which can fly ...

RAVEN not only mimics a bird’s behavior ... VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) fixed-wing drones, but adding legs marches the vehicles into a new frontier. Designing lightweight robots ...