Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Autonomous Helicopter for the 2004 International Aerial Robotics Competition

摘要

The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Robotics Team has designed an autonomous aerial robot for entry in the 2004 International Aerial Robotics Competition, organized by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems, International (AUVSI). The competition requires teams to develop an unmanned aerial robot capable of autonomous flight and navigation, target acquisition, and payload deployment as well as necessary communication and safety features. Our team, comprised of entirely undergraduate engineering students, has made significant strides in development of such a robot. This paper details the progress made to date as well as a comprehensive description of the vehicle system.