Otto the Autopilot this is not, but Aurora Flying Sciences’ Aircrew Labor In-cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) reached a significant milestone this week with the simulated landing of a Boeing 737-800NG. The latest accomplishment of this “robotic co-pilot” took place at the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center in Massachusetts, as ALIAS proved it is capable of using the 737’s auto-landing system to land the aircraft safely, should the pilot become incapacitated.
Video: Aurora’s Robotic Co-pilot Successfully Lands a Simulated Boeing 737
Key Takeaways:
- Aurora Flying Sciences' ALIAS (Aircrew Labor In-cockpit Automation System), a "robotic co-pilot," recently completed a simulated safe landing of a Boeing 737-800NG, demonstrating its capability in case of pilot incapacitation.
- Developed for DARPA, ALIAS aims to function as a second pilot, reducing crew workload, lowering costs, and improving aircraft performance across various civilian and military aircraft.
- The technology is designed to "extend rather than replace human capabilities," allowing human pilots to focus on their strengths while automation handles specific tasks, rather than taking over the pilot's role entirely.
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