Bio-inspired Drones for Sustainable Societal Good

Explore the future of bio-inspired aerial robotics in this lecture by Professor Mirko Kovac from Imperial College London. Discover how life-like flying robots could operate in harmony with the environment and human society, performing tasks to improve our lives and protect nature. Learn about the potential applications of these drones, from repairing infrastructure to monitoring pollution levels. Delve into the challenges that remain in developing these advanced machines, including materials science, fluid dynamics, and robotic autonomy. Gain insights into the ongoing research combining digital "brains" with intelligent body parts to create more capable flying robots. Understand how these aerial machines could become an integral part of our daily lives, drawing inspiration from billions of years of natural evolution to navigate complex, changing environments autonomously and intelligently.