Inverse reinforcement learning control for trajectory tracking of a multirotor UAV
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DOI: 10.1007/s12555-015-0483-3
Abstract: The main purpose of this paper is to learn the control performance of an expert by imitating the demonstrations of a multirotor UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) operated by an expert pilot. First, we collect a… read more here.
Keywords: trajectory; inverse reinforcement; control; reinforcement learning ... See more keywords
Multirotor-assisted measurements of wind-induced drift of irregularly shaped objects in aquatic environments
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apor.2021.102538
Abstract: Abstract Ocean hazardous spills and search and rescue incidents are becoming more prevalent as maritime activities increase across all sectors of society. However, emergency response time remains a factor due to the lack of information… read more here.
Keywords: multirotor; small objects; water; surface ... See more keywords
Analysis of key elements to evaluate the performance of a multirotor unmanned aerial–aquatic vehicle
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ast.2017.07.046
Abstract: Abstract Key elements of the design methodology for a hybrid air/underwater vehicle propulsion system are evaluated. This new category of hybrid vehicles can operate both in air and underwater with a single propulsion system. This… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; propulsion; key elements; vehicle ... See more keywords
Reliable flight performance assessment of multirotor based on interacting multiple model particle filter and health degree
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cja.2018.12.006
Abstract: Abstract Multirotor has been applied to many military and civilian mission scenarios. From the perspective of reliability, it is difficult to ensure that multirotors do not generate hardware and software failures or performance anomalies during… read more here.
Keywords: multirotor; performance; flight; reliable flight ... See more keywords
Improved Aerodynamic Analysis for Multirotor-Type UAS Flight Simulation Using Dynamic Inflow and Rigid Blade Flapping
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DOI: 10.1061/(asce)as.1943-5525.0001135
Abstract: AbstractRecently, studies on the control and aerodynamics of multirotor unmanned aircraft system (UAS) have been performed. However, some studies depend on methods that require significant computin... read more here.
Keywords: improved aerodynamic; aerodynamic analysis; multirotor; type uas ... See more keywords
Finite-Time Control of Multirotor UAVs Under Disturbances
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2019.2956190
Abstract: A new finite-time control method based on a sliding mode for a multirotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is developed to improve both the transient and steady-state responses, including overshoot and steady-state error in the presence… read more here.
Keywords: finite time; multirotor; control; position ... See more keywords
Wire-Suspended Device Control Based on Wireless Communication With Multirotor for Long Reach-Aerial Manipulation
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2020.3025085
Abstract: In this study, we propose a long-reach aerial manipulation system with a wire-suspended device that allows the airframe to maintain its position at the desired distance away from the target. We implemented a feedback communication… read more here.
Keywords: wire suspended; control; multirotor; suspended device ... See more keywords
Parabolic Airdrop Trajectory Planning for Multirotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3164434
Abstract: In this paper we present a motion planning method for the parabolic airdrop using multirotor UAVs. The first step is to determine a set of parabolic trajectories that can reach a desired target. Next, we… read more here.
Keywords: multirotor; parabolic airdrop; trajectory planning; planning ... See more keywords
Game Theoretic Approach for Robust Trajectory Tracking by a Multirotor
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DOI: 10.1109/tcst.2022.3215462
Abstract: In this article, the problem of precisely tracking a nominal trajectory by an under-actuated multirotor platform is formulated as a game against bounded external disturbances, measurement noise, and initial condition uncertainty. The nominal trajectory is… read more here.
Keywords: nominal trajectory; trajectory tracking; multirotor; game ... See more keywords
Robust Pose Estimation for Multirotor UAVs Using Off-Board Monocular Vision
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DOI: 10.1109/tie.2017.2696482
Abstract: This paper deals with the problem of pose estimation (or motion estimation) for multirotor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by using only an off-board camera. An extended Kalman filter (EKF) is often adopted to solve this… read more here.
Keywords: estimation; estimation multirotor; pose estimation; multirotor ... See more keywords
A Geometric Method of Hoverability Analysis for Multirotor UAVs With Upward-Oriented Rotors
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DOI: 10.1109/tro.2021.3064101
Abstract: This article proposes a novel geometric method to investigate whether a multirotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can achieve static hovering, i.e., hoverability. Hoverability is indispensable for a multirotor UAV to conduct its tasks safely and… read more here.
Keywords: multirotor; upward oriented; multirotor uav; geometric method ... See more keywords