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MOSCOW, October 7Russian students are developing a diamond gyroscope for the navigation of drones, the press service of the National Technology Initiative (NTI) reported.
“Students of Tomsk State University are developing a diamond quantum gyroscope for drones, which will be ten times more sensitive than the traditional MEMS gyroscope used in most drones. Work on the project was carried out as part of the acceleration program of the federal project “Platform of University Technological Entrepreneurship,” the statement says.< br />
The gyroscope provides precise navigation and control of the drone. By measuring and maintaining orientation and angular velocity, the gyroscope system ensures that the UAV can accurately and reliably move in the desired direction.
It is noted that most drones now have gyroscopes based on vibration sensors, but they have lower thermal conductivity, large dimensions, and are also vulnerable to electromagnetic radiation.
The diamond gyroscope, in turn, is compact, wear-resistant and cheaper. At the same time, it has the highest thermal conductivity and radiation resistance, the press service clarified.
The team is now improving the technology that will form the basis of the device and conducting experiments to test theories.
«The gyroscope will be based on a diamond with certain color centers (these are defects in a diamond lattice, which allow them to absorb optical radiation; if a diamond is transparent, it means it does not absorb radiation). Diamond, unlike other semiconductors, has higher thermal conductivity, resistance to aggressive environments and radiation,» said project leader Olga Lyga .
Thanks to these properties, the gyroscope will be able to operate in extreme conditions, for example at very low temperatures or in space, she summarized.