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Artificial Intelligence : Autonomous Sky Gliders tested by Microsoft
Artificial Intelligence : Autonomous Sky Gliders tested by Microsoft
Auto
Gliding: Making Self-Decision on Air
Microsoft
develops their auto pilot system (Auto gliders) by using Artificial Intelligence.
While other competitors developing self-driven cars, Microsoft recently conducted
a successful test flight of their auto pilot system (Auto gliders) which can
take decision during the flight.
Indian-origin
researcher Ashish Kapoor, head researcher of Microsoft leading his team in Microsoft’s
autonomous sky glider project and the team already designed two self-navigated
gliders and tested them. (New York Times)
The
report also said that “"Guided by computer algorithms that learned from
onboard sensors, predicted air patterns and planned a route forward, these
gliders could seek out thermals - columns of rising hot air - and use them to
stay aloft.”"
Actually
Microsoft has planned to develop auto-gliders that are able to fly on the air
for hours or even days with the minimal use of power. Microsoft also plan to
use the gliders in scientific research to help the scientists to monitor
weather patterns, crops, delivering products and even delivering internet into
certain areas where it is not available.
According
to Mykel Kochenderfer, Stanford University professor of aeronautics and
astronautics, Microsoft's project is a step towards self-driving vehicles
"that are nimble enough to handle all the unexpected behavior that human
drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians bring to public roads".
"With
a glider, you can test these algorithms with minimal risk to people and
property," Kochenderfer was quoted as saying.
In
the Nevada desert, the team led by Kapoor launched two gliders with help from a
hand-held remote control.
Once
airborne, the gliders were left to their own devices. They were forced to fly
with help from the wind and other air patterns.
With
the help of algorithms, the gliders analysed the activities surrounding them
and then changed directions as need be. They learned from their environment and
made educated guesses.
Microsoft
wanted to set record with the flight but after two days of trial, due to
problems with radios and other equipment, it did not happen.Using similar
methods, google has built high-altitude Internet balloons that can stay
aloft for months on end. Several companies, including tesla, Google, uber
and apple are designing cars that can not only drive on their own but also
keep people in the surrounding safe.
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