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Quaternion-based state-dependent differential Riccati equation for quadrotor drones: Regulation control problem in aerobatic flight
(Cambridge University Press, 2022)
The quaternion is a powerful and common tool to avoid singularity in rotational dynamics in three-dimensional (3D) space. Here it has been particularly used as an alternative to Euler angles and rotation matrix. The ...
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Winged Aerial Manipulation Robot with Dual Arm and Tail
(MDPI, 2020-07)
This paper presents the design and development of a winged aerial robot with bimanual manipulation capabilities, motivated by the current limitations of aerial manipulators based on multirotor platforms in terms of safety ...
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The GRIFFIN perception dataset: Bridging the gap between flapping-wing flight and robotic perception
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2021)
The development of automatic perception systems and techniques for bio-inspired flapping-wing robots is severely hampered by the high technical complexity of these platforms and the installation of onboard sensors and ...
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UAV human teleoperation using event-based and frame-based cameras
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2021)
Teleoperation is a crucial aspect for human-robot interaction with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) applications. Fast perception processing is required to ensure robustness, precision, and safety. Event cameras are ...
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Aerial Robotic Solution for Detailed Inspection of Viaducts
(MDPI, 2021-09)
The inspection of public infrastructure, such as viaducts and bridges, is crucial for their proper maintenance given the heavy use of many of them. Current inspection techniques are very costly and manual, requiring ...
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Closed-loop nonlinear optimal control design for flapping-wing flying robot (1.6 m wingspan) in indoor confined space: Prototyping, modeling, simulation, and experiment
(Elsevier, 2023)
The flapping-wing technology has emerged recently in the application of unmanned aerial robotics for autonomous flight, control, inspection, monitoring, and manipulation. Despite the advances in applications and outdoor ...
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Simplified Model for Forward-Flight Transitions of a Bio-Inspired Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
(MDPI, 2022-10-18)
A new forward-flight model for bird-like ornithopters is presented. The flight dynamics model uses results from potential, unsteady aerodynamics to characterize the forces generated by the flapping wings, including the ...
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Modeling and Application of an SMA-Actuated Lightweight Human-Inspired Gripper for Aerial Manipulation
(MDPI, 2023-08)
The increasing usage of multi-rotor aerial platforms and the reliability of flights enabled researchers to add equipment and devices to them for application. The addition of lightweight manipulators, grippers, and mechanisms ...
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Soft-Tentacle Gripper for Pipe Crawling to Inspect Industrial Facilities Using UAVs
(MDPI, 2021-06)
This paper presents a crawling mechanism using a soft-tentacle gripper integrated into an unmanned aerial vehicle for pipe inspection in industrial environments. The objective was to allow the aerial robot to perch and ...
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Design of a Wireless Drone Recharging Station and a Special Robot End Effector for Installation on a Power Line
(IEEE, 2022-08-24)
Drone autonomous operations near power lines are growing steadily and require innovative techniques to keep them on air. This paper presents a novel electromechanical recharging station that can be mounted on energized AC ...