Sci Robot March 2023 PMID 36921018

A self-rotating, single-actuated UAV with extended sensor field of view for autonomous navigation.

Nan Chen, Fanze Kong, Wei Xu, Yixi Cai, Haotian Li, Dongjiao He, Youming Qin, Fu Zhang

Mentions

86
Peak: 41 in Apr 2023
across 5 sources since Mar 2023

Extended reach

23,817,405
potential audience

Total likes

1,110

Video views

38,283

Mentions per month

Mar 2023 – Oct 2024

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter72 posts
  • News6 articles
  • Blogs4 articles
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Facebook2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Many contributions highlight the PULSAR UAV's innovative features, referencing phrases like 'mechanical and software tour de force' and noting its energy efficiency and obstacle detection capabilities. The tone is optimistic and excited, which emphasizes the perceived revolutionary nature of the UAV, capturing attention through descriptions like 'redefines UAV agility' and 'welcome to dystopia where less is relentlessly more'.

AgreementStrong agreement

The majority of discussions exhibit positive reactions, suggesting strong endorsement of the UAV's capabilities.

InterestHigh interest

Participants demonstrate a high level of curiosity, indicating the topic is captivating for the audience.

EngagementModerate engagement

Although some posts delve deeply into technical details, many are more surface-level and reiterative.

ImpactHigh impact

Contributors widely acknowledge the significant implications this UAV could have on various fields, especially in technology and exploration.

Abstract in brief

  • A new UAV called PULSAR uses self-rotation to enhance its sensor field of view, allowing for better navigation and obstacle detection without needing additional power.
  • This UAV operates with a single motor that controls both thrust and movement, reducing energy consumption by 26.7% compared to traditional quadcopters.
  • With its onboard LiDAR sensor, PULSAR can autonomously explore unknown environments while avoiding both static and dynamic obstacles, improving task efficiency and flight safety.

Top posts

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Frank Dellaert
@fdellaert · X

If you want to know what state of the art drone mapping looks like, this is a mechanical *and* software tour de force: PULSAR, a self-rotating, single-actuated UAV with extended sensor field of view ... https://t.co/HOc1ALRQh0 via @YouTube

Nov 19, 2023 · 100 likes · 10 shares · 14,236 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its LiDAR sensor during various testing scenarios, including mapping and exploration of a cave. https://t.co/tx1CeRluSG @SciRobotics https://t.co/aNlpNjoSNM

Apr 7, 2023 · 92 likes · 16 shares · 4,516,466 followers View post →
Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its LiDAR sensor during various testing scenarios, including mapping and exploration of a cave. https://t.co/94hhs4qfeS https://t.co/Tta7JEPQU8

Mar 20, 2023 · 74 likes · 9 shares · 27,673 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its LiDAR sensor during various testing scenarios, including mapping and exploration of a cave. https://t.co/TtBC4z4EGI @SciRobotics https://t.co/eA8QlrZiwh

Apr 24, 2023 · 62 likes · 5 shares · 4,516,466 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its LiDAR sensor during various testing scenarios, including mapping and exploration of a cave. https://t.co/9rU0jZIJgI @SciRobotics https://t.co/wyiNSb8r2X

Apr 5, 2023 · 55 likes · 9 shares · 4,516,466 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its LiDAR sensor during various testing scenarios, including mapping and exploration of a cave. https://t.co/UkbHboJCrv @SciRobotics https://t.co/SbvXt6OoDj

Apr 19, 2023 · 46 likes · 8 shares · 4,516,466 followers View post →

All mentions

✨_geeknik_//✨
@geeknik · X

Unleashing PULSAR: A solitary motor defies gravity and redefines UAV agility, slashing power use by 26.7%. Autonomous navigation through chaos, LiDAR eyes piercing the unknown. Welcome to dystopia—where less is relentlessly more. #TechRevolution https://t.co/Q57QeHSOwc

Oct 8, 2024 · 20,825 followers View post →
brainmatics
@brainmatics · X

RT @fdellaert: If you want to know what state of the art drone mapping looks like, this is a mechanical *and* software tour de force: PULSA…

Nov 21, 2023 · 10 shares · 243 followers View post →
Mustafa Fanaswala
@mfanaswala · X

RT @fdellaert: If you want to know what state of the art drone mapping looks like, this is a mechanical *and* software tour de force: PULSA…

Nov 20, 2023 · 10 shares · 260 followers View post →
ηοεho
@BallaNoeho · X

RT @fdellaert: If you want to know what state of the art drone mapping looks like, this is a mechanical *and* software tour de force: PULSA…

Nov 20, 2023 · 10 shares · 516 followers View post →
JP Deblonde
@jp_axs4ll · X

RT @fdellaert: If you want to know what state of the art drone mapping looks like, this is a mechanical *and* software tour de force: PULSA…

Nov 20, 2023 · 10 shares · 616 followers View post →
Maciej Halber
@maciejhalber · X

RT @fdellaert: If you want to know what state of the art drone mapping looks like, this is a mechanical *and* software tour de force: PULSA…

Nov 20, 2023 · 10 shares · 125 followers View post →
Mike Xiangyu Liu
@MikeXiangyuLiu · X

RT @fdellaert: If you want to know what state of the art drone mapping looks like, this is a mechanical *and* software tour de force: PULSA…

Nov 20, 2023 · 10 shares · 40 followers View post →
dfarmer
@dfarmer · X

RT @fdellaert: If you want to know what state of the art drone mapping looks like, this is a mechanical *and* software tour de force: PULSA…

Nov 19, 2023 · 10 shares · 375 followers View post →
Robot
@Random_W23 · X

RT @fdellaert: If you want to know what state of the art drone mapping looks like, this is a mechanical *and* software tour de force: PULSA…

Nov 19, 2023 · 10 shares · 51 followers View post →
artie dins
@ArtieDins · X

RT @fdellaert: If you want to know what state of the art drone mapping looks like, this is a mechanical *and* software tour de force: PULSA…

Nov 19, 2023 · 10 shares · 26 followers View post →
Appanacca
@Appanacca · X

RT @fdellaert: If you want to know what state of the art drone mapping looks like, this is a mechanical *and* software tour de force: PULSA…

Nov 19, 2023 · 10 shares · 112 followers View post →
Frank Dellaert
@fdellaert · X

If you want to know what state of the art drone mapping looks like, this is a mechanical *and* software tour de force: PULSAR, a self-rotating, single-actuated UAV with extended sensor field of view ... https://t.co/HOc1ALRQh0 via @YouTube

Nov 19, 2023 · 100 likes · 10 shares · 14,236 followers View post →
Abelus
@abelusmx · X

RT @TechXplore_com: Team develops a revolutionary unpiloted aerial vehicle inspired by #sciencefiction @hkuniversity @SciRobotics https://t…

May 30, 2023 · 5 shares · 379 followers View post →
Phys.org Technology
@physorg_tech · X

RT @TechXplore_com: Team develops a revolutionary unpiloted aerial vehicle inspired by #sciencefiction @hkuniversity @SciRobotics https://t…

May 30, 2023 · 5 shares · 13,171 followers View post →
Science X
@sciencex_com · X

RT @TechXplore_com: Team develops a revolutionary unpiloted aerial vehicle inspired by #sciencefiction @hkuniversity @SciRobotics https://t…

May 30, 2023 · 5 shares · 3,526 followers View post →
Phys.org
@physorg_com · X

RT @TechXplore_com: Team develops a revolutionary unpiloted aerial vehicle inspired by #sciencefiction @hkuniversity @SciRobotics https://t…

May 30, 2023 · 5 shares · 1,023,859 followers View post →
TechXplore
@TechXplore_com · X

Team develops a revolutionary unpiloted aerial vehicle inspired by #sciencefiction @hkuniversity @SciRobotics https://t.co/lKFqp82Jnl https://t.co/T88bmLzFsX

May 30, 2023 · 10 likes · 5 shares · 21,311 followers View post →
John Sears
@JohnSears2077 · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 24, 2023 · 5 shares · 1,375 followers View post →
ian gray
@codgetron · X

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Apr 24, 2023 · 5 shares · 51 followers View post →
KuU
@KuU38601851 · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 24, 2023 · 5 shares · 54 followers View post →
JB-AND
@JbJband09105007 · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 24, 2023 · 5 shares · 983 followers View post →
Angelo CIOÈ
@AngeloCioe · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 24, 2023 · 5 shares · 683 followers View post →
VirginSlayerIncelius
@VIncelius · X

ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its LiDAR sensor during various testing scenarios, including mapping and exploration of a cave. https://t.co/bQiRmlXiCc @Sc… https://t.co/KJ7LARn8dq

Apr 24, 2023 · 79 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its LiDAR sensor during various testing scenarios, including mapping and exploration of a cave. https://t.co/TtBC4z4EGI @SciRobotics https://t.co/eA8QlrZiwh

Apr 24, 2023 · 62 likes · 5 shares · 4,516,466 followers View post →
VirginSlayerIncelius
@VIncelius · X

ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its LiDAR sensor during various testing scenarios, including mapping and exploration of a cave. https://t.co/E7x7YGkQDs @Sc… https://t.co/ji2m87i9db

Apr 19, 2023 · 79 followers View post →
medveritas
@medveritas · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 19, 2023 · 8 shares · 12 followers View post →
BeHappy31072022
@BeHappy31072022 · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 19, 2023 · 8 shares · 98 followers View post →
Mariioo94
@MarioPiqueRouge · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 19, 2023 · 8 shares · 22 followers View post →
Adrianne Macdonald
@AdrianneMac · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 19, 2023 · 8 shares · 519 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its LiDAR sensor during various testing scenarios, including mapping and exploration of a cave. https://t.co/UkbHboJCrv @SciRobotics https://t.co/SbvXt6OoDj

Apr 19, 2023 · 46 likes · 8 shares · 4,516,466 followers View post →
Le Web Journal
@le_web_journal · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 8, 2023 · 16 shares · 1,645 followers View post →
Jaroslav Novotný
@novotnyjarosl · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 8, 2023 · 16 shares · 603 followers View post →
Danny Maly
@DannyMaly · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 8, 2023 · 16 shares · 12 followers View post →
Dieter
@Wuhle · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 8, 2023 · 16 shares · 472 followers View post →
Perez
@Perez77237442 · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 8, 2023 · 16 shares · 122 followers View post →
Mariioo94
@MarioPiqueRouge · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 8, 2023 · 16 shares · 22 followers View post →
sciencenews
@Scieducation1 · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 8, 2023 · 16 shares · 5,123 followers View post →
Richard A. Williams
@ProfRAWilliams · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 8, 2023 · 16 shares · 1,904 followers View post →
Nico.
@Nicolas_Lupo · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 8, 2023 · 16 shares · 712 followers View post →
JB-AND
@JbJband09105007 · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 8, 2023 · 16 shares · 983 followers View post →
Marcus.Arthur
@marcus_vasc · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 7, 2023 · 16 shares · 1,958 followers View post →
VirginSlayerIncelius
@VIncelius · X

ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its LiDAR sensor during various testing scenarios, including mapping and exploration of a cave. https://t.co/4zx2DPLKBS @Sc… https://t.co/2bmdZnjJrW

Apr 7, 2023 · 79 followers View post →
Nida Jung
@IMuly18Niders · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 7, 2023 · 16 shares · 37 followers View post →
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@JoseLaquidain · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 7, 2023 · 16 shares · 1,235 followers View post →
Pascal Moon
@Moon4Pascal · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 7, 2023 · 16 shares · 288 followers View post →
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@deltonadoug · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 7, 2023 · 16 shares · 72 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its LiDAR sensor during various testing scenarios, including mapping and exploration of a cave. https://t.co/tx1CeRluSG @SciRobotics https://t.co/aNlpNjoSNM

Apr 7, 2023 · 92 likes · 16 shares · 4,516,466 followers View post →
Alan Parson
@alanparson85 · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 5, 2023 · 9 shares · 93 followers View post →
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@syawal · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its L…

Apr 5, 2023 · 9 shares · 3,184 followers View post →
УКРАЇНЕЦЬ НЕЗАЛЕЖНИЙ
@uns67 · X

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@Nebadon1133 · X

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Apr 5, 2023 · 9 shares · 3,061 followers View post →
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@NEMIRDCIRNERES · X

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Apr 5, 2023 · 9 shares · 2,194 followers View post →
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Apr 5, 2023 · 9 shares · 2,135 followers View post →
VirginSlayerIncelius
@VIncelius · X

ScienceMagazine: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its LiDAR sensor during various testing scenarios, including mapping and exploration of a cave. https://t.co/d4Ur4IWVfp @Sc… https://t.co/3aAA2FS3OL

Apr 5, 2023 · 79 followers View post →
Fábio Fonseca
@FbioFon84085623 · X

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Apr 5, 2023 · 9 shares · 581 followers View post →
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Apr 5, 2023 · 9 shares · 1,669 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its LiDAR sensor during various testing scenarios, including mapping and exploration of a cave. https://t.co/9rU0jZIJgI @SciRobotics https://t.co/wyiNSb8r2X

Apr 5, 2023 · 55 likes · 9 shares · 4,516,466 followers View post →
@thibaut_plisson
@thibaut_plisson · X

RT @SciRobotics: Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its LiDAR…

Mar 20, 2023 · 9 shares · 405 followers View post →
Lorenzo H. Gomez
@lgomezperu · X

@SciRobotics Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient #drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its LiDAR sensor during various testing scenarios, including mapping and exploration of a cave. https://t.co/oq8Asp5So7

Mar 20, 2023 · 1,237 followers View post →
Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

Thanks to its self-rotate ability, a new, highly energy efficient drone can detect and respond to obstacles with its LiDAR sensor during various testing scenarios, including mapping and exploration of a cave. https://t.co/94hhs4qfeS https://t.co/Tta7JEPQU8

Mar 20, 2023 · 74 likes · 9 shares · 27,673 followers View post →
Le Web Journal
@le_web_journal · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: New in @SciRobotics: Researchers present a new type of uncrewed aerial vehicle able to capture a 360-degree field of v…

Mar 20, 2023 · 8 shares · 1,645 followers View post →
VirginSlayerIncelius
@VIncelius · X

ScienceMagazine: New in @SciRobotics: Researchers present a new type of uncrewed aerial vehicle able to capture a 360-degree field of view without consuming additional energy while doing so. Learn more: https://t.co/zlittSxdoi https://t.co/W3FmmfLSJQ

Mar 20, 2023 · 79 followers View post →
Fábio Fonseca
@FbioFon84085623 · X

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Suzanne Lea
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Arrio Gonsalves
@ADGArrio · X

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Ghulam Mustafa
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Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

New in @SciRobotics: Researchers present a new type of uncrewed aerial vehicle able to capture a 360-degree field of view without consuming additional energy while doing so. Learn more: https://t.co/n69iDw4hIO https://t.co/qKdSSUPFJj

Mar 20, 2023 · 33 likes · 8 shares · 4,516,466 followers View post →
Jiro Hattori
@Jiro_Hat · X

日本のロボット研究が遅れている答えは実用化とか産業展開を見過ぎなのかも知れませんね ドローン研究もない荷物運搬見たいなことばかり Livoxのlidarをプロペラの反力で自転させながら360度マッピングしています https://t.co/uIkiX1iTI4

Mar 15, 2023 · 2 likes · 609 followers View post →
happy
@worasuchad · X

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Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

Researchers present a new type of uncrewed aerial vehicle able to capture a 360-degree field of view without consuming additional energy while doing so. Learn more: https://t.co/yP9OE1VduO https://t.co/YUb1K2qhW3

Mar 15, 2023 · 13 likes · 7 shares · 27,673 followers View post →