This invention describes a system for inspecting industrial facilities using autonomous robots. A central base station plans the inspection tasks. An aerial robot flies inside the structure to perform the first part of the inspection, communicating with a second robot, which could be another flying drone or a ground-based vehicle.
Why it matters: AI for autonomous navigation and decision-making has matured significantly since 2017. Lidar sensors, crucial for mapping and obstacle avoidance, have also become more compact and affordable, enabling better integration into aerial robots.
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