6 accepted papers
Unconventional aerial robots with morphing capabilities hold the potential to expand physical interaction functionalities, such as perching and aerial manipulation, but face challenges due to the added weight and complexity of actuators and sensing systems. This work's hypothesis is that maximum per
Research in soft manipulators has significantly enhanced object grasping capabilities, thanks to their adaptability to various shapes and sizes. Applying this technology to on-orbit servicing, especially during the capture and containment stages of active space debris removal missions, might offer a
This letter presents a novel deformable propeller concept, 3D-printed in flexible thermoplastic polyurethane, which stores impact energy in the form of elastic energy for smooth collisions, reducing risk in human-UAV interactions. However, such a design experiences elastic deformations when exposed
This letter proposes a novel bio-inspired wing design to improve some characteristics of Flapping Wing Unmanned Vehicles (FWUV) related to their potential applications such as payload capability, maneuverability, low injury risk, and energy improvement. The suggested solution takes advantage of a br
This letter presents the first design of a soft and lightweight UAV, entirely 3D-printed in flexible filament. The drone's flexible arms are equipped with a tendon-actuated bending system, which is used for applications that require physical interaction with the environment. The flexibility of the U
This paper presents a low weight (1.3 kg), human size dual arm system with compliant joints designed for aerial manipulation with a multirotor platform. Each arm provides four degrees of freedom (DOF) for end effector positioning in a kinematic configuration close to the human arm: shoulder pitch, r…