5 papers
Integration of a Variable Stiffness Link for Long-Reach Aerial Manipulation
Manuel J. Fernandez, Alejandro Suarez, Anibal Ollero +1
This paper presents the integration of a Variable Stiffness Link (VSL) for long-reach aerial manipulation, enabling adaptable mechanical coupling between an aerial multirotor platf…
Advancing Manipulation Capabilities of a UAV Featuring Dynamic Center-of-Mass Displacement
Tong Hui, Matteo Fumagalli
As aerial robots gain traction in industrial applications, there is growing interest in enhancing their physical interaction capabilities. Pushing tasks performed by aerial manipul…
Dynamic Center-of-Mass Displacement in Aerial Manipulation: An Innovative Platform Design
Tong Hui, Stefan Rucareanu, Esteban Zamora +3
Aerial manipulators are increasingly used in contact-based industrial applications, where tasks like drilling and pushing require platforms to exert significant forces in multiple…
Enhancing Sliding Performance with Aerial Robots: Analysis and Solutions for Non-Actuated Multi-Wheel Configurations
Tong Hui, Jefferson Ghielmini, Dimitrios Papageorgiou +3
Sliding tasks performed by aerial robots are valuable for inspection and simple maintenance tasks at height, such as non-destructive testing and painting. Although various end-effe…
AEROBULL: A Center-of-Mass Displacing Aerial Vehicle Enabling Efficient High-Force Interaction
Tong Hui, Esteban Zamora, Simone D'Angelo +2
In various industrial sectors, inspection and maintenance tasks using UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) require substantial force application to ensure effective adherence and stable c…