The field of robotics is experiencing significant advancements in the development of aerial and underwater systems. Researchers are exploring innovative designs, control strategies, and applications for these systems, enabling them to operate in complex and dynamic environments. A key direction is the development of soft and redundant systems, such as the ZodiAq underwater drone and the Flying Vines aerial robotic arm, which offer improved maneuverability and adaptability. Additionally, advances in model predictive control and nonlinear control methods are enhancing the stability and performance of these systems. Noteworthy papers include the proposal of a novel perching and grasping method using a tendon-driven three-fingered hand, and the development of a unified posture manipulation and thrust vectoring approach for fault recovery in multi-rotors. These advancements have the potential to transform various fields, including marine exploration, inspection, and environment interaction.
Advances in Aerial and Underwater Robotics
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Prospects for endurance augmentation of small unmanned systems using butane-fueled thermoelectric generation
Stabilizing NMPC Approaches for Underactuated Mechanical Systems on the SE(3) Manifold
Adaptive Perching and Grasping by Aerial Robot with Light-weight and High Grip-force Tendon-driven Three-fingered Hand using Single Actuator
Joint State-Parameter Observer-Based Robust Control of a UAV for Heavy Load Transportation
NMPC-based Unified Posture Manipulation and Thrust Vectoring for Fault Recovery
MCE-based Direct FTC Method for Dynamic Positioning of Underwater Vehicles with Thruster Redundancy
A Novel Underwater Vehicle With Orientation Adjustable Thrusters: Design and Adaptive Tracking Control
ZodiAq: An Isotropic Flagella-Inspired Soft Underwater Drone for Safe Marine Exploration
Flying Vines: Design, Modeling, and Control of a Soft Aerial Robotic Arm
Dimensional optimization of single-DOF planar rigid link-flapping mechanisms for high lift and low power