3 papers
cs.RO2025
The Dodecacopter: a Versatile Multirotor System of Dodecahedron-Shaped Modules
Kévin Garanger, Thanakorn Khamvilai, Jeremy Epps +1
With the promise of greater safety and adaptability, modular reconfigurable uncrewed air vehicles have been proposed as unique, versatile platforms holding the potential to replace…
cs.RO2020
Modeling and Experimental Validation of a Fractal Tetrahedron UAS Assembly
Kévin Garanger, Jeremy Epps, Eric Feron
This paper presents the foundation of a modular robotic system comprised of several novel modules in the shape of a tetrahedron. Four single-propeller submodules are assembled to c…
cs.RO2019
Modeling and Experimental Validation of the Mechanics of a Wheeled Non-Holonomic Robot Capable of Enabling Homeostasis
Jeremy Epps, Eric Feron, Mark Mote
The field of bio-inspired robotics seeks to create mechanical systems that mimic the designs and concepts used by biological systems. One of the more challenging biological concept…