If Planes Had Arms and Legs: Exploring the Possibilities in the Aviation Robotics Laboratory
Motivation and Potential Advantages Past Pure Flight The picture is jarring. Visualize a Boeing seven-four-seven nonchalantly scratching its fuselage with a miniature, but totally purposeful, touchdown gear leg. Or a C-one-thirty Hercules, wings morphing into articulated arms, unloading humanitarian assist immediately onto uneven terrain, bypassing the necessity for advanced floor logistics. Appears like science fiction?…
