Search for dissertations about: "Aerial robotics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the words Aerial robotics.

  2. 1. Perception Aware Guidance Framework for Micro Aerial Vehicles

    Author : Christoforos Kanellakis; George Nikolakopoulos; Danica Kragic; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; perception driven control for MAVs; aerial inspection; vision based guidance for aerial manipulation; robots in low-light environments; Reglerteknik; Control Engineering;

    Abstract : Micro Aerial Vehicles (MAVs) are platforms that have received significant research resources within robotics community, since they are characterized by simple mechanical design and versatile movement. These platforms possess capabilities that are suitable for complex task execution, in situations which are impossible or dangerous for the human operator to perform, as well as to reduce the operating costs and increase the overall efficiency of the operation. READ MORE

  4. 2. On the utilization of Nonlinear MPC for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Path Planning

    Author : Björn Lindqvist; George Nikolakopoulos; Dimos Dimarogonas; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; Obstacle Avoidance; Collision Avoidance; Nonlinear MPC; Model Predictive Control; Multi-agent Systems; Dynamic Obstacles; Robotics and Artificial Intelligence; Robotik och artificiell intelligens;

    Abstract : This compilation thesis presents an overarching framework on the utilization of nonlinear model predictive control(NMPC) for various applications in the context of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) path planning and collision avoidance. Fast and novel optimization algorithms allow for NMPC formulations with high runtime requirement, as those posed by controlling UAVs, to also have sufficiently large prediction horizons as to in an efficient manner integrate collision avoidance in the form of set-exclusion constraints that constrain the available position-space of the robot. READ MORE

  5. 3. Nonlinear Control of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles : Systems With an Attitude

    Author : Marcus Greiff; Institutionen för reglerteknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Nonlinear Control; Lyapunov Methods; Aerospace; Aerial Vehicles; Output Feedback; Control Theory;

    Abstract : This thesis deals with the general problem of controlling rigid-body systems through space, with a special focus on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Several promising UAV control algorithms have been developed over the past decades, enabling truly astounding feats of agility when combined with modern sensing technologies. READ MORE

  6. 4. On Autonomous Deployment of Micro Aerial Field Vehicles

    Author : Sina Sharif Mansouri; George Nikolakopoulos; António Pedro Aguiar; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Reglerteknik; Control Engineering;

    Abstract : In this thesis, I am going to investigate the control, navigation and path planning frame-works forMicro Aerial Vehicles (MAVs), both mathematically and algorithmically. Inorder to deploy them in challenging real life applications and with a main focus on theunderground mine navigation and wind turbine inspection. READ MORE

  7. 5. Improving Fixed Wing UAV Endurance, by Cooperative Autonomous Soaring

    Author : Klas Andersson; Petter Ögren; Fredrik Bruhn; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; NATURVETENSKAP; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; NATURAL SCIENCES; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; UAV; Autonomous soaring; Cooperative soaring; Computer Science; Datalogi; Flyg- och rymdteknik; Aerospace Engineering;

    Abstract : The ever-expanding use and development of smaller UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) has highlighted an increasing demand for extended range and endurance for this type of vehicles. In this thesis, the development of a concept and system for autonomous soaring of cooperating unmanned aerial vehicles is presented. READ MORE