Aerial Robot
Aerial robots are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed for autonomous flight and task execution, with primary objectives focused on enhancing mobility, control precision, and operational capabilities in diverse environments. Current research emphasizes advancements in control algorithms (like Model Predictive Control and Reinforcement Learning), multi-robot coordination strategies, and the development of specialized designs for specific tasks (e.g., grasping, perching, and amphibious operation). These advancements are significant for various applications, including search and rescue, infrastructure inspection, precision agriculture, and exploration in challenging or hazardous environments.
Papers
Design and Control of an Omnidirectional Aerial Robot with a Miniaturized Haptic Joystick for Physical Interaction
Julien Mellet, Andrea Berra, Salvatore Marcellini, Miguel Ángel Trujillo Soto, Guillermo Heredia, Fabio Ruggiero, Vincenzo Lippiello
Decentralized Uncertainty-Aware Active Search with a Team of Aerial Robots
Wennie Tabib, John Stecklein, Caleb McDowell, Kshitij Goel, Felix Jonathan, Abhishek Rathod, Meghan Kokoski, Edsel Burkholder, Brian Wallace, Luis Ernesto Navarro-Serment, Nikhil Angad Bakshi, Tejus Gupta, Norman Papernick, David Guttendorf, Erik E. Kahn, Jessica Kasemer, Jesse Holdaway, Jeff Schneider