UMaine research mentioned in Ozy Article on drones, robots
Research being conducted at the University of Maine was mentioned in the Ozy article, “Lost? Send in drones and robots.” Today, search-and-rescue operators — first responders, law enforcement and even volunteers — are using drones and robots to locate individuals more accurately and efficiently than ever before, according to the article. At UMaine, students are creating medical emergency pods that drones will be able to drop. The university’s partnering with a drone manufacturer to develop pods customized for specific situations, such as if someone suffers a bee sting allergy or cardiac problem. The researchers plan to distribute the pods along the Appalachian Trail on an as-needed basis in 2016, the article states.