Supermaneuverable Autonomous Pursuit: Peregrine Falcon Versus Pigeon Inspired UAVs
Abstract
To investigate the limits of autonomous bio-inspired supermaneuvrability, it is proposed to develop a UAV platform inspired by the most maneuverable flying animal on the planet, the peregrine falcon. The project will integrate high-level autonomy based on state-of-the-art multi-camera SLAM, dense 3D mapping, semantic scene understanding, and dynamic motion planning. Supermaneuvrability of the UAV platform will be embodied by under-actuated bio-hybrid morphing wings and tails with many degrees of freedom based on feathered soft and compliant surfaces. Dynamic pursuit and interaction with target UAVs will be enabled by bioinspired legs, feet, and claws. Finally, autonomy, bio-hybrid morphing and robotic grasping will be integrated into an autonomous real-time control system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jul 24, 2019
- Source ID
- FA95501810525
Entities
People
- David Lentink
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Stanford University
- United States Air Force