Aerial Dexterous Manipulators, Grasping and Transportation

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Ref: IPTIF/TD/IP/005

The theme of this project is manipulation, grasping, and transportation using single and multiple aerial vehicles (rotorcraft). More specifically we intend to design a rotorcraft and dexterous manipulator with end-effector assembly to capture an object (2-3 kg weight) for the purpose of transportation services. The task includes grasping the object by the end-effector, transporting the object, and deploying safely to the desired position. This includes cooperating with other rotorcraft manipulators to grasp the payload. We proposed to design and develop a large payload outdoor aerial manipulator and using a motion capture system for initial calibrations and testing for initial flight maneuvering.

The investigators of this project are:

  1. Dr. Sneha Gajbhiye (lead investigator)
    Assistant Professor
    Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad
  2. Dr. Vijay Muralidharan
    Assistant Professor
    Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad
  3. Dr. Santhakumar Mohan
    Associate Professor
    Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad
  4. Dr. Shaikshavali Chitraganti
    Assistant Professor
    Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad