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) achieved a milestone by successfully performing a simulated autonomous landing of a Boeing 737-800NG, proving its capability in scenarios of pilot incapacitation.
- Developed for DARPA, ALIAS functions as a "robotic co-pilot" aimed at improving aircraft performance, reducing crew workload and costs, and simplifying training across diverse civilian and military aircraft.
- The system is designed to "extend rather than replace human capabilities," leveraging automation for specific tasks while allowing human pilots to focus on their unique strengths.
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