Drone Uses Echolocation for Accurate Rescue Navigation

Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Hanqing Hu and Khairul Islam '25 from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY, are developing a drone designed for search and rescue missions. The drone uses echolocation and an inexpensive sensor to detect gaps in smoky environments. With the help of machine learning, the team has achieved 95% accuracy in identifying safe paths.



Source: Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Source Type: College

Source Location: Geneva

May 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM College

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May 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM Library

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