The HWDS is an innovative, autonomous ground-based (and future airborne) system designed to assist aircraft during emergency landings caused by landing gear failure. This mobile unit features a hydraulic wheel platform equipped with advanced cushioning—combining inflatable airbag-like structures and non-Newtonian materials—for shock absorption upon contact. Integrated robotic arms securely attach to the fuselage or gear assembly, stabilizing the aircraft during touchdown.

Engineered with aerospace-grade materials and active suspension, the HWDS significantly reduces the risk of crash, injury, and aircraft damage. The system is deployable at airports in seconds and represents a critical leap forward in aviation safety, cost-efficiency, and emergency preparedness.

MATCHING THE SPEED ON LANDING

• Visually track the aircraft in real time using AI-powered cameras (LIDAR + optical).
• Match its position, angle, and speed during descent.
• Adjust their rotor thrusts to generate counter-wind pressure or micro-lift, effectively stabilizing or guiding the plane down.

This revolutionary ground-based robot vehicle, equipped with a rapidly inflatable pillow, represents a paradigm shift in aviation safety. Its core innovation lies in the multi-layered impact absorption system: a robust inflatable structure providing initial cushioning, seamlessly backed by a layer of non-Newtonian fluid. This fluid, designed to instantaneously stiffen upon sudden impact, would distribute and dissipate kinetic energy with unprecedented efficiency, offering a critical last line of defense against hard landings, runway overruns, or gear failures. Such a system promises not only to mitigate damage to aircraft and infrastructure but also to drastically enhance passenger safety by providing a dynamically adaptive, soft landing solution, redefining the resilience of airport operations.

MATERIAL SELECTION

The HWDS main vechicle is engineered from aerospace-grade materials for maximum strength, safety, and precision. The frame and robotic arms are constructed using either carbon fiber-reinforced polymer or titanium alloy, offering both durability and light weight. Its collision cushioning system features an inflatable impact pillow made from Kevlar-reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), optionally another layer filled with non-Newtonian silica based gel for dynamic energy absorption. A second version may include a heat-activated adhesive surface or smart sticky coating to improve temporary grip on the aircraft fuselage during emergency contact. The wheels are ultra-sturdy, using solid-core rubber composites or polyurethane with internal reinforcement to withstand extreme loads and runway friction.

The main body is reinforced with a high-strength aluminum-lithium alloy chassis and integrated electrohydraulic suspension for real-time stabilization on uneven terrain.

THE VISION

This revolutionary ground-based robot vehicle, equipped with a rapidly inflatable pillow, represents a paradigm shift in aviation safety. Its core innovation lies in the multi-layered impact absorption system: a robust inflatable structure providing initial cushioning, seamlessly backed by a layer of non-Newtonian fluid. This fluid, designed to instantaneously stiffen upon sudden impact, would distribute and dissipate kinetic energy with unprecedented efficiency, offering a critical last line of defense against hard landings, runway overruns, or gear failures. Such a system promises not only to mitigate damage to aircraft and infrastructure but also to drastically enhance passenger safety by providing a dynamically adaptive, soft landing solution, redefining the resilience of airport operations.