Aerial Maneuver

Aerial maneuver research focuses on enabling robots and autonomous systems to perform complex, agile movements in the air, mirroring the capabilities of biological fliers. Current efforts concentrate on developing control algorithms, often employing optimization techniques like sequential quadratic programming and multi-mode trajectory optimization, and bio-inspired models based on the flight dynamics of bats and insects, incorporating unsteady aerodynamic models and wake structure analysis. This research is significant for advancing robotics, particularly in areas like manipulation, human-robot interaction (including nonverbal communication via acoustic cues), and improving training methodologies for pilots and other professionals requiring precise aerial control.