An example can include a pod detachably coupled to a hull. At least one thrust generator can be fixed to the pod. A power source can be mounted to the pod and slideable fore and aft. A power source actuator can be coupled between the pod and the power source to translate the location of the power source with respect to the pod. A sensor can be coupled to the pod to detect a pitch of the hull and provide a pitch signal. A controller can be coupled to one or more of the power source, the power source actuator, the first and second thrust generators and the sensor. The controller can maintain a pitch of the hull by translating the power source within the pod in association with the pitch signal.

The system can include: a vehicle 100 and a stabilizer 200. However, the system can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate vehicular transport (e.g., via a cabin). Additionally, the system can provide impact attenuation and/or mitigate rebound of the vehicle during a water landing. Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to provide aquatic stabilization of the vehicle and/or cabin thereof. However, the system 100 can provide any other suitable functionalities.

The system can include: a vehicle 100 and a stabilizer 200. However, the system can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate vehicular transport (e.g., via a cabin). Additionally, the system can provide impact attenuation and/or mitigate rebound of the vehicle during a water landing. Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to provide aquatic stabilization of the vehicle and/or cabin thereof. However, the system 100 can provide any other suitable functionalities.

The system can include: a vehicle 100 and a stabilizer 200. However, the system can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate vehicular transport (e.g., via a cabin). Additionally, the system can provide impact attenuation and/or mitigate rebound of the vehicle during a water landing. Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to provide aquatic stabilization of the vehicle and/or cabin thereof. However, the system 100 can provide any other suitable functionalities.

The system can include: a vehicle 100 and a stabilizer 200. However, the system can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate vehicular transport (e.g., via a cabin). Additionally, the system can provide impact attenuation and/or mitigate rebound of the vehicle during a water landing. Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to provide aquatic stabilization of the vehicle and/or cabin thereof. However, the system 100 can provide any other suitable functionalities.

Agricultural robot systems and methods are disclosed. Embodiments include a robot that maneuvers at the top of a crop field while minimizing disturbance and damage to the crops. Some embodiments include a housing coupled to a balloon that provides buoyancy to the robot system, which can reduce frictional contact with the crops and increase energy efficiency. The housing can include a processor, an energy source and/or a control unit. Embodiments include a repositioning system, and the repositioning system can include one or more arms that can contact a crop to alter the position and/or direction of the agricultural robot system while avoiding crop damage and/or crop disturbance.

Agricultural robot systems and methods are disclosed. Embodiments include a robot that maneuvers at the top of a crop field while minimizing disturbance and damage to the crops. Some embodiments include a housing coupled to a balloon that provides buoyancy to the robot system, which can reduce frictional contact with the crops and increase energy efficiency. The housing can include a processor, an energy source and/or a control unit. Embodiments include a repositioning system, and the repositioning system can include one or more arms that can contact a crop to alter the position and/or direction of the agricultural robot system while avoiding crop damage and/or crop disturbance.

A support brace for facilitating deployment of a parafoil at altitude and a related apparatus for delivering a payload to an altitude and returning the payload to Earth are provided. The support brace includes a first subsection component including (i) a connection bracket for releasably securing an inflatable balloon above the brace and (ii) an outer wall. The support brace includes a plurality of extension arms extending outwardly from the outer wall of the first subsection component, where each extension arm includes a respective distal end and angled portion, and where the angled portion of each extension arm is angled downward and away from the first subsection component. The support brace includes a parafoil support arm connecting the plurality of distal ends of the plurality of extension arms. Advantageously, the support brace ensures rapid, symmetric inflation of a parafoil and prevents tangling of the parafoil's lines.

A support brace for facilitating deployment of a parafoil at altitude and a related apparatus for delivering a payload to an altitude and returning the payload to Earth are provided. The support brace includes a first subsection component including (i) a connection bracket for releasably securing an inflatable balloon above the brace and (ii) an outer wall. The support brace includes a plurality of extension arms extending outwardly from the outer wall of the first subsection component, where each extension arm includes a respective distal end and angled portion, and where the angled portion of each extension arm is angled downward and away from the first subsection component. The support brace includes a parafoil support arm connecting the plurality of distal ends of the plurality of extension arms. Advantageously, the support brace ensures rapid, symmetric inflation of a parafoil and prevents tangling of the parafoil's lines.