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Elythor
EPFL Laboratory of Intelligent Systems spin-off building Morpho, a shape-shifting hybrid VTOL inspection drone whose wing geometry adapts in real time to wind conditions and flight attitude: it hovers vertically within centimeters of power infrastructure for close inspection, then rotates to a horizontal aerodynamic configuration for efficient transit, cutting power use by up to 85% in vertical flight. Targets power plant and grid infrastructure monitoring. Backed by Venture Kick, a Gebert Ruf Stiftung grant and a CHF 150,000 InnoBooster award to accelerate market entry.
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Morpho
- Morphing-wing hybrid VTOL that adapts wing shape to wind in real time, reducing power use by up to 85% in vertical flight
Wing surfaces reconfigure between hover-inspection and cruise modes to exploit wind and cut energy consumption
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