3 June/July 2023 | Contents Uncrewed Systems Technology | June/July 2023 24 20 46 108 62 04 Intro Many assumed it would be decades before uncrewed systems were widely deployed, but it is already happening at pace 06Platformone: Mission-critical info NASA’s Mars Helicopter smashes its expected service life, Greenjets unveils low-noise electric fan motor, researchers develop ‘ethical’ risk algorithm for vehicles, and much more 20 In conversation: Dr David Barrett How copying nature allows this marine robotics expert to replicate the way large fish propel themselves 24Special review: 50 issues and counting We look back at the milestone trends in uncrewed systems since our first issue, and wonder what the future might bring 36Focus: Additivemanufacturing We catch up on the latest advances in AMmethods, materials and the new applications they are making possible 46Digest: Addverb Dynamo 1T The thinking that went into developing this tonne-capable UGV for automating the handling of stock in warehouses 52 In operation: Skyfish M6 andM4 The methods and technologies behind these bespoke UAVs for inspecting the condition of structures such as cell towers 62 Insight: USVs The latest developments in USVs show a growing trend towards using them for specialised and complex missions 70Show report: Xponential 2023 part 1 Uncrewed systems developers continue to push the limits of their products, as we found among the halls at this year’s event 82Dossier: Electric Flytrain EFT-Hybrid-1x A team of former automotive engineers have migrated to the uncrewed systems market, and developed this hybrid-electric power unit for manufacturers of heavy-lift UAVs 92Focus: Fuel systems The approaches fuel systems suppliers are taking to addressing the efficiency and emissions challenges of UAV IC engines 102Show report: Ocean Business 2023 Our highlights of the new products unveiled at this marine systems show, where autonomous solutions were to the fore 108 In operation: Armach Robotics HSR How this marine robot, and the service it provides, keeps ships running efficiently by clearing their hulls of bio-fouling 114PS: Modular vehicles Sounds great in theory but modularity needs standardised vehicle interfaces and comes with overheads of its own
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