3 accepted papers
Reliable object localization is a critical challenge in drone-based aerial manipulation, particularly when objects are outside the camera's field of view. This paper presents a new approach to enhance drone reliability in aerial grasping tasks by integrating a 1D time-of-flight range sensor with a v
Aerial manipulation combines the versatility and speed of flying platforms with the functional capabilities of mobile manipulation, which presents significant challenges due to the need for precise localization and control. Traditionally, researchers have relied on off-board perception systems, whic…
Rapid aerial grasping through robots can lead to many applications that utilize fast and dynamic picking and placing of objects. Rigid grippers traditionally used in aerial manipulators require high precision and specific object geometries for successful grasping. We propose RAPTOR, a quadcopter pla…