Aerial robot with ‘elephant trunk’ developed for complex mid-air manipulation tasks

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Professor Peng Lu and his team at the University of Hong Kong have developed the Aerial Elephant Trunk (AET), a groundbreaking aerial manipulator inspired by an elephant’s trunk. Unlike traditional drone arms, the AET is highly flexible, capable of changing shape and grasping objects of various sizes using its entire body. This innovation allows it to perform complex tasks in tight or cluttered environments, such as disaster sites and high-voltage lines, TechXplore has reported. Published in Nature Communications, the research marks a major step forward for aerial robotics and the low-altitude economy. read more: 👍 Like this video if you think nature-inspired tech like this could change the future of disaster response and robotics. 💬 Comment below—what real-world task do you think this flexible aerial robot should take on next? 🔗 Share this video to show how cutting-edge research is pushing the boundaries of what drones can do. 💰 Want to support the channel? You can donate directly by hitting the YouTube Thanks button. Every bit helps us keep highlighting transformative innovation. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more breakthroughs in science, tech, and robotics. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Links for B.C. Visit My Website Follow Me On Facebook Subscribe To My Patreon Watch Me On YouTube Follow Me On Twitter Watch Me On Rumble Follow Me On Gab Follow Me On Truth Social Follow Me On BlueSky Watch Me On TikTok #AerialRobotics #ElephantTrunkDrone #TechInnovation