In recent times, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has been developing a humanoid robot with the ability to fly airplanes. The “pilots” in question are being developed to have “unparalleled precision” and further evolve the aviation sector.
The technology in question is called PIBOT and is being designed to be able to operate inside an aircraft designed for humans. According to Supercar Blondie, the great advances that have been seen in recent times in terms of Artificial Intelligence (AI) have meant that PIBOT has improved several techniques.
Among these, the ability to manipulate flight controls with the same skill as an experienced pilot. Apparently, the humanoid robot will have the ability to fly the plane successfully, even in extreme cases, caused by fluctuating weather conditions.
PIBOT can internalize manuals made from natural language
PIBOT Humanoid Robot (via KAIST)
Another aspect highlighted by Supercar Blondie is the ability of PIBOT, in real time, to obtain a view of what is around the aircraft. This is possible due to the implementation of external cameras. The internal cameras, in turn, allow you to manage various functionalities on the control panel.
Still, the feature that has impressed most about PIBOT is the fact that it is able to internalize complex manuals made from natural language. By mastering this resource, the humanoid robot has a great ability to adapt to different aircraft.
It is expected that PIBOT will be able to communicate via voice
Being a robot, it is expected that PIBOT will be able to store greater amounts of information, compared to a human pilot. According to the same source of information, this new implementation is not a replacement, but a partnership between man and robot, which aims to make flights safer and more efficient.
PIBOT is still in the development phase, however it is expected that its error propensity will be minimal. Another feature that can also increase your efficiency is the ability to communicate, via voice, with air traffic controllers or even members of the cockpit.