Team ERGO (DII - UNIPI)’s Post

Our latest research paper titled "Geranos: a Novel Tilted-Rotors Aerial Robot for the Transportation of Poles" has just been published in the June issue of #IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine! 🌟 In challenging terrains, constructing structures like antennas and cable car masts often requires helicopters to transport loads via ropes. The swinging of these loads, worsened by wind, makes precise positioning difficult and necessitates manual placement by ground crews, increasing costs and injury risks. Challenging this paradigm, we present Geranos, a specialized UAV designed to enhance aerial transportation and assembly with exceptional accuracy. Watch the video: https://lnkd.in/ddJtcfuy Read the paper: https://lnkd.in/dJh5s2hh Congratulation to all authors! Nicolas Gorlo Samuel Bamert Rafael Cathomen Gabriel Käppeli Mario Müller Tim Reinhart Henriette Stadler; Hua Shen; Eugenio Cuniato; Roland Siegwart Inria ETH Zürich #Robotics #Automation #UAV #Innovation #Engineering #Research #AerialRobotics #IEEE

Last week, we reintegrated the test driver workstation into our autonomous UNICARagil #autoSHUTTLE. The reason is simple: In AUTOtech.agil we're entering the testing phase of our new software, incorporating exciting AI-driven approaches in perception and behavioral planning. Among other things, we're testing an efficient fusion of LiDAR sensors and a fully AI-based trajectory planning system! Our work doesn't stop at simulations on our desks - we're bringing #Innovation onto the streets. Stay tuned! In real-world tests, #Safety is our top priority. However, in its futuristic configuration, the #autoSHUTTLE intentionally lacks direct intervention capabilities for human passengers. Therefore, for testing purposes, we need to integrate an additional secure workstation for our researchers to monitor the tests and take control in case of an emergency.

Norway has welcomed us with rainy days, not enough to prevent us from hard working! A new challenging task, along with a brand new scenario, has just come and Graal Tech Srl srl is glad to be on the front line with SASSAS . The state of art shows how tunnel explorations are usually performed by ROVs. AUVs represent a cutting edge technology, with the main advantage of avoiding all the constraints that the cable carries along, both on the logistic and navigation side.  On the other hand, it presents so many difference from a classic open sea navigation, also considering that some of the standard sensors cannot be used or may not perform well. #X300_AUV mounts a payload composed by 8 single-beam echosounder, a Fiber Optic gyro, an IMU, a DVL, a Forward Looking Sonar, a Multibeam Echosounder and 3 optic cameras for data acquisition. The first day has been spent setting up the testing environment and the vehicle itself, as well as the first elementary navigations and sensor acquisition. The days after, we started off with the real tunnel navigation. Time to face all the singularities that the real word may present, since it is the first time the vehicle sets foot in such an environment.  Let's roll our sleeves up and get into the juicy stuff! #Underwater #Robotics #Unmanned #Autonomous #Vehicles #Tunnel #inspections

✅ Lidar laser navigation? ✅ Strong suction? ✅ Carpet detection? ⭕ Finally, a robot vacuum that does it ALL. BSTY provides deep cleaning power + zero hassle = more free time for you 😀 #worryfree #robotvacuum #electrocity #technology #smarthome #youtube #electronics #robotvaccuum #Smart #SmartHome #smart #technology #vacuum #robot

FW-mini is an omnidirectional drive-by-wire robotics chassis. With multiple moving modes, it can be used in indoor and outdoor applications. By the modules and navigation systems of LiDAR, GPS manipulator, etc., this chassis is widely used in inspection, patrol, detection, transportation, logistics, scientific research, and various new applications and explorations requiring for mobile chassis.🍥🍥 🎈🎈Contains 20 security strategies, and runs in a high-precision control state by-wire complete system structure design and superior device algorithm and accurate control strategy. Stability is 30% better than other similar robot chassis. #highprecision #navigationsystems #securitystrategy #structuredesign #robotics #modes #mode #logistics #research #exploration #security #strategy Discover More: https://lnkd.in/exRAJpBw

🤖What is MARC?🤖 Modern Adaptive Reference Control (MARC) is an advanced control strategy designed for systems with uncertain dynamics or disturbances. It's a type of adaptive control that adjusts control parameters based on real-time observations to achieve desired performance despite uncertainties. MARC combines elements of adaptive control and reference tracking to achieve robust and accurate control. Unlike traditional adaptive control, MARC focuses on tracking a reference trajectory rather than stabilising the system. It continuously updates control parameters based on the system's response to ensure accurate tracking of the reference trajectory. MARC often utilises online parameter estimation techniques to identify and adapt to changes in the system's dynamics or disturbances. It can handle both parametric uncertainties (e.g., uncertain model parameters) and non-parametric uncertainties (e.g., external disturbances). MARC typically requires a high degree of system knowledge and modelling to design effective adaptive laws and reference tracking algorithms. It's well-suited for applications where the system dynamics are complex, nonlinear, or subject to varying environmental conditions. MARC offers improved tracking performance and robustness compared to fixed-gain controllers, particularly in dynamic and uncertain environments. Consider a quadcopter drone performing a precision aerial manoeuvre in windy conditions. MARC can adjust the control parameters in real time based on feedback from onboard sensors to accurately track a desired flight path despite unpredictable gusts of wind. By continuously adapting to changes in the environment, MARC enables the drone to maintain stable and precise flight, even in challenging conditions. #marc #controlsystems #robotics

#Autonomous_Train_Components Market Considerable Impact In Near Future 2023–2032 >> https://lnkd.in/dnWQ4Qzv #Autonomous train components are the hardware and #software systems integrated into trains to enable autonomous or semi-autonomous #operation. These components include #sensors, cameras, LiDAR systems, GPS receivers, onboard #computers, and communication interfaces that facilitate real-time #data collection, processing, and decision-making. Thales Investments Group Thales Investments Group Alstom Hitachi Bombardier Transportation Ansaldo STS A Hitachi Group Company Siemens Mitsubishi Electric CRRC Corporation Ltd. #automotive #transportation #autonomous #traincomponents #softwaresystem #communication

"Previously, inspecting Tower 97 used to take approximately 10 hours for a one-way journey. The inspection team manually ascended the steep cliff, step by step, to reach the mountaintop," explained by the Director of the Inspection Department at Grid company, while pointing to the transmission tower atop the mountain. Across remote mountainous regions, numerous ultra-high voltage transmission lines operate within uninhabited areas. This is where technology should step in, driving industry transformation and fostering sustainable development in the power sector through safer and more efficient methods. 🔋 🔦 Offering a reliable one-stop drone solution for both detailed tower inspections and long-scale grid inspections, AUTEL Robotics stands as the premier choice.  🔦 Power line inspectors ensure a stable power supply, and we ensure their safety. #powergrid #inspection #enterprisedrone #GIS