Control for Stabilization of a Tethered Suspended Drone on a Moving Branch

Institut

Professur für eAviation

Typ

Bachelorarbeit / Semesterarbeit / Masterarbeit /

Inhalt

 

Beschreibung

Description

This project aims to develop control strategies for stabilizing a tethered suspended drone on a mov- ing, oscillating branch without a fixed attachment point. Part of the eAvitation project for two years, it supports forest ecology and in-canopy data collec- tion in collaboration with Imperial College London, EPFL, Bristol University, and EMPA Zurich. Research focuses on understanding the drone- ring-tether system, its control architecture, and angle estimation sensor for GPS-denied environ- ments. The goal is to enhance sensing and control for stable positioning despite unpredictable motion, using adaptive controllers and improved state esti- mation. Indoor and outdoor tests will be conducted in a motion-tracking-equipped flight arena. While opera- tional, the prototype may require maintenance, supported by a student community. The project aims for publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.

Work packages

WP1 Understand the drone-ring-tether system, its control architecture, and angle estimation sen- sor.

WP2 Improve sensing and state estimation to compensate for oscillating and moving perching surfaces.

WP3 Develop adaptive control algorithms to stabilize the drone despite disturbances.

WP4 Conduct indoor and outdoor experimental validation.

WP5 Contribute to research publications in top-tier journals and conferences.

Voraussetzungen

Requirements

• Student in a relevant field, e.g., robotics, con- trol, mechanical, or aerospace engineering.

• Knowledge of drone dynamics and modern control system design.

• Experience with reinforcement learning is ap- preciated.

• Hands-on experience with hardware experi- ments and testing is beneficial.

 

Application

• CV and motivational letter.

• Transcript of records.

• Portfolio of projects.

• A brief description of your experience and re- search interests.

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Timeline

• Immediate start possible.

 

Möglicher Beginn

sofort

Kontakt

Luca Romanello
Tel.: +393890541405
luca.romanellotum.de

Ausschreibung