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Nachrichten, Termine, Experten
Micro aerial vehicles (MAV) such as multicopters have become a popular research tool in recent years and are used in an increasing number of application domains such as aerial photography and inspection tasks. Most MAVs are remotely controlled or follow GNSS waypoints in obstacle-free heights. Many tasks require navigation in complex 3D environments, close to obstacles, however. Hence, the degree of autonomy of the MAVs must be increased.
The objective of the school is to give students deep insights into the currently leading approaches to 3D environment perception, mapping, navigation planning, and control of autonomous MAVs. Lectures by internationally leading experts will provide the necessary theoretical background for hands-on exercises with MAVs.
The program is based on three pillars:
Theory:
Ranging from state estimation based on multimodal sensors and environment mapping by cameras and laser scanners over control of dynamic flight, obstacle avoidance, navigation planning, and exploration to contact with the environment and aerial manipulation.
Case studies:
Leading micro aerial systems for research on autonomy such as Ascending Technologies Firefly, the “Mapping on Demand” and InventAIRy copters of University of Bonn, the multirotors developed at CMU, the aerial manipulators of University of Seville, and the DelFly flapping wing MAVs of TU Delft will be presented.
Practical exercises:
Students will apply the theory in hands-on tutorials. Ascending Technologies will provide sensor equipped Firefly copters for these. Participants are encouraged to also bring their own micro aerial vehicles. Space for indoor and outdoor experiments with autonomous micro aerial vehicles will be available.
Speakers
Michael Achtelik, Ascending Technologies, Germany
Gabriel Agamennoni, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Daniel Cremers, TU Munich, Germany
Guido C. H. E. de Croon, TU Delft, Netherlands
Aníbal Ollero, University of Sevilla, Spain
Sebastian Scherer, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Angela Schoellig, University of Toronto, Canada
Cyrill Stachniss, University of Bonn, Germany
Information on participating / attending:
Application Procedure for Participants
The number of participants is limited.
Interested students and researchers need to apply for participation prior to the application deadline.
Registration Fees
Regular: 500 €
PhD students and students: 300 €
Registration information will be sent to accepted applicants.
Date:
08/24/2015 - 08/28/2015
Registration deadline:
06/20/2015
Event venue:
Fraunhofer Institute Center
Schloss Birlinghoven
53757 Sankt Augustin
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Germany
Target group:
Scientists and scholars, Students
Relevance:
international
Subject areas:
Electrical engineering, Information technology
Types of events:
Presentation / colloquium / lecture, Seminar / workshop / discussion
Entry:
06/02/2015
Sender/author:
Katrin Berkler
Department:
Presse und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
Event is free:
no
Language of the text:
English
URL of this event: http://idw-online.de/en/event51127
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