Drones – Friend or Foe?

As humans we typically rely on facial expressions to determine the answer to this question for those we meet, even if they are just a passer-by. In texting we commonly use emojis to convey our emotions. However, very soon we will be interacting with robots or drones in all sorts of situations. How will we determine if the […]

North Carolina DOT Uses Drones for Bridge Inspection

13,500 bridges are inspected every year in North Carolina alone, and now that task will be cheaper and faster. The FAA recently granted to North Carolina DOT the first approval in the nation to use drones when inspecting bridges. North Carolina is a launch site for this project likely because it is home to the […]