Zhejiang University Unveils Domestically-Developed Jetpack, Turning Iron Man’s Vision into Reality
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During the Open Day event at Zhejiang University, the JetRob team from the Huzhou Institute of Zhejiang University proudly presented their independently developed jetpack for the first time. This innovative jetpack, with its striking resemblance to the personal flight devices often depicted in science fiction films, has been aptly dubbed a real-world iteration of the “Iron Man” suit. Equipped with the jetpack, a test flight engineer successfully demonstrated liftoff, hovering, stable flight, and a seamless landing. The jetpack itself weighs 31 kilograms, increasing to 46 kilograms when fully fueled. Powered by five jet engines, it enables sustained flight for three to five minutes, specifically designed for low-altitude flights near the ground, below 1,500 meters. The project's research and development phase spanned three to four years, with an additional two years dedicated to rigorous testing. The current iteration of the jetpack is both mature and stable, having achieved full localization. At present, the primary application of the jetpack is envisioned for emergency rescue scenarios. It is currently undergoing small-batch production, with plans for further optimization and debugging. Researchers have noted that domestic R&D efforts have kept pace with international standards, expressing optimism that China will surpass other nations in the field of flying robots in the near future. Furthermore, this system has the potential to be integrated with humanoid robots for operations in high-risk and extreme environments.