UAV and UGV
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Unmanned Ground Vehicles have been extensively studied as they are expected for real practical applications. Our lab studies those robotic platform from the viewpoint of control, and autonomous behavior planning from sensory information.
UAVs such as a Kiteplane that has a delta-shape kite-like mainwing, single and multi rotor heilcopters and Vector-Thrusted ducted fan UAV have been considered. As UAV can be small and light because of its simplicty, it is sensitive to disturbances and uncertainties. Robust control system to compensate such uncertaineis is neccessary to be developed, which is one of our goals.
Technologies to recognize the surrounding environment by UGV are studied in this project. Combination of sensors such as laser range scanner, depth cam and microphones is utilized to perceive the state of the environment.