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Phys.org — Technology · October 7, 2026 · On the brief until October 21, 2026

'SANDO' system ensures a robot's flight path will remain collision-free in uncharted territory

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MIT researchers developed a trajectory planner called SANDO that provides mathematical collision guarantees for drones flying through unmapped spaces with moving obstacles. The system computes time-sensitive flight corridors using only the maximum possible speed of detected objects. Engineers can now navigate autonomous aircraft through unpredictable, unmapped areas without risking mid-air impacts.

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Discuss whether assuming a known top speed for obstacles is a practical constraint for formal safety proofs in the field.

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