From Bees: Advanced Vehicle Control
Bee Inspired Flight & Navigational Control Systems for Cars & Robots New Research: Keeping Turning Forces Constant Once again, a case of learning from nature advances innovation and technology. Scientists at the University of Queensland have discovered that bees cleverly adjust their speed to keep turning forces constant. The discovery is very important because it can be applied to robots and autonomous cars, planes & drones. Key Finding: Bees Maintain Constant Centrifugal Force When Turning in Flight The Australian team is the first to mathematically analyze the relationship between speed, curvature and centrifugal force in motion using bees. They videotaped and analyzed clouds of bees around their hives. They found that the bees maintained constant centrifugal force when turning. The bees cleverly reduce and accelerate their speed to maintain the right centrifugal force during turns. Why This Matters: Perfecting Navigation and Fli...