Distributed Flight Array, modular robots that self-assemble, coordinate, flight, Institute for Dynamic Systems and Control, Zurich, Switzerland

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Developer - Institute for Dynamic Systems and Control

Raffaello D'Andrea

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The Distributed Flight Array

Uploaded on Sep 10, 2009

A short video which introduces the Distributed Flight Array (DFA) which is being developed at ETH Zurich. This multi-rotor vehicle consists of autonomous single-rotor modules that are able to drive, dock with its peers, and fly in a coordinated fashion. These modules are organized as distributed computational units with minimal sensory input. Experimental demonstrations in docking, driving, and flying have proven its feasibility as a research platform for investigating techniques in distributed estimation and control. The work shown here was completed by the 2008/9 AYIM class

Researchers:
Raymond Oung and Raffaello D'Andrea
Institute for Dynamic Systems and Control (IDSC), ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Location:
ETH Zurich

Acknowledgments:
This research was funded in part by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).

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The Distributed Flight Array: Summary

Published on Jun 11, 2013

The Distributed Flight Array is a modular robotic vehicle consisting of multiple autonomous single-rotor units that are able to drive, dock with its peers, and coordinate with one another in order to drive and fly together. For more information, visit:
"The Distributed Flight Array: Modular robots that self-assemble, coordinate and take flight"

by Raymond Oung
June 12, 2013