Energy-efficient wing design for flapping wing micro aerial vehicles
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DOI: 10.1007/s12206-019-0804-1
Abstract: Flapping wing micro aerial vehicles (FWMAVs) have attracted more attention during the development of the robotic systems field. The size of the flapping wing plays an important role in the lift force and torque generation… read more here.
Keywords: wing micro; energy; aerial vehicles; flapping wing ... See more keywords
Micro Aerial Vehicle Navigation with Visual-Inertial Integration Aided by Structured Light
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DOI: 10.1017/s0373463319000511
Abstract: Considering that traditional visual navigation cannot be utilised in low illumination and sparse feature environments, a novel visual-inertial integrated navigation method using a Structured Light Visual (SLV) sensor for Micro Aerial Vehicles (MAVs) is proposed… read more here.
Keywords: micro aerial; model based; navigation; aerial vehicle ... See more keywords
Numerical and experimental study of the laminar separation bubble over SS007 airfoil for micro aerial vehicles
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DOI: 10.1108/aeat-12-2019-0252
Abstract: This paper aims to deal with the numerical investigation of laminar separation bubble (LSB) characteristics (length and height of the bubble) of SS007 airfoil at the chord Reynolds number of Rec = 0.68 × 105 to 10.28 × 105.,The… read more here.
Keywords: reynolds number; micro aerial; separation; ss007 airfoil ... See more keywords
Spatio-Temporally Smooth Local Mapping and State Estimation Inside Generalized Cylinders With Micro Aerial Vehicles
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2018.2861888
Abstract: In this letter, we consider state estimation and local mapping with a micro aerial vehicle inside a tunnel that can be modeled as a generalized cylinder, using a three-dimensional lidar and an inertial measurement unit.… read more here.
Keywords: state estimation; mapping; local mapping; micro aerial ... See more keywords
Marker-Less Micro Aerial Vehicle Detection and Localization Using Convolutional Neural Networks
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2020.2972819
Abstract: A relative localization system for micro aerial vehicles (MAVs), which is able to work without any markers or other specialized equipment, is presented in this letter. The system utilizes images from an onboard camera to… read more here.
Keywords: system; using convolutional; micro aerial; convolutional neural ... See more keywords
Localization of Ionizing Radiation Sources by Cooperating Micro Aerial Vehicles With Pixel Detectors in Real-Time
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2020.2978456
Abstract: We provide a complex software package allowing the user to deploy multiple ionizing radiation sources and detectors modeled after the Timepix miniature pixel detector. The software is provided to the community as open-source, and allows… read more here.
Keywords: ionizing radiation; radiation sources; radiation; real time ... See more keywords
Autonomous 3D Position Control for a Safe Single Motor Micro Aerial Vehicle
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2023.3269317
Abstract: We present the Maneuverable Piccolissimo 2 (MP2), an autonomous, controllable, single motor micro aerial vehicle (MAV). The small size of MP2 makes it safe to operate in the presence of humans, and its simple design… read more here.
Keywords: mp2; micro aerial; single motor; aerial vehicle ... See more keywords
Takeoff of a 2.1 g Fully Untethered Tailless Flapping-Wing Micro Aerial Vehicle With Integrated Battery
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2023.3269319
Abstract: Insect-scale micro-aerial vehicles (MAV) are becoming increasingly important for sensing and mapping spatially constrained environments. However, achieving untethered flight powered by a small and lightweight on-board energy source remains a challenge. In this study, we… read more here.
Keywords: wing mav; micro aerial; takeoff fully; flapping wing ... See more keywords
Route or Carry: Motion-Driven Packet Forwarding in Micro Aerial Vehicle Networks
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DOI: 10.1109/tmc.2016.2561291
Abstract: Micro aerial vehicles (MAVs) provide data such as images and videos from an aerial perspective, with data typically transferred to the ground. To establish connectivity in larger areas, a fleet of MAVs may set up… read more here.
Keywords: packet forwarding; driven packet; micro aerial; motion driven ... See more keywords
Recent advancements in flapping mechanism and wing design of micro aerial vehicles
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DOI: 10.1177/0954406220960783
Abstract: Recent studies on understanding of natural flyers have encouraged researchers in development of micro aerial vehicles mimicking birds and insects such as hummingbirds, dragonflies, bats and many more. The vehicles find their applications in reconnaissance… read more here.
Keywords: aerial vehicles; mechanism wing; micro aerial; flapping mechanism ... See more keywords
Bifurcation Flight Dynamic Analysis of a Strake-Wing Micro Aerial Vehicle
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DOI: 10.3390/app11041524
Abstract: Non-linear phenomena are particularly important in -flight dynamics of micro-class unmanned aerial vehicles. Susceptibility to atmospheric turbulence and high manoeuvrability of such aircraft under critical flight conditions cover non-linear aerodynamics and inertia coupling. The theory… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; flight; micro aerial; aerial vehicle ... See more keywords