Geometrically constrained trajectory optimization for multicopters

Z Wang, X Zhou, C Xu, F Gao - IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this article, we present an optimization-based framework for multicopter trajectory
planning subject to geometrical configuration constraints and user-defined dynamic …

Computational multicopter design

T Du, A Schulz, B Zhu, B Bickel, W Matusik - 2016 - dspace.mit.edu
We present an interactive system for computational design, optimization, and fabrication of
multicopters. Our computational approach allows non-experts to design, explore, and …

Planning dynamically feasible trajectories for quadrotors using safe flight corridors in 3-d complex environments

S Liu, M Watterson, K Mohta, K Sun… - IEEE Robotics and …, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
There is extensive literature on using convex optimization to derive piece-wise polynomial
trajectories for controlling differential flat systems with applications to three-dimensional …

Range, endurance, and optimal speed estimates for multicopters

L Bauersfeld, D Scaramuzza - IEEE Robotics and Automation …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Multicopters are among the most versatile mobile robots. Their applications range from
inspection and mapping tasks to providing vital reconnaissance in disaster zones and to …

Hold or take optimal plan (hoop): A quadratic programming approach to multi-robot trajectory generation

S Tang, J Thomas, V Kumar - The International Journal of …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
In this work, we present Hold Or take Optimal Plan (HOOP), a centralized trajectory
generation algorithm for labeled multi-robot systems operating in obstacle-free, two …

Relaxed hover solutions for multicopters: Application to algorithmic redundancy and novel vehicles

MW Mueller, R D'Andrea - The International Journal of …, 2016 - journals.sagepub.com
This paper presents a relaxed definition of hover for multicopters with propellers pointing in
a common direction. These solutions are found by requiring that the multicopter remain …

Real-time trajectory generation for quadrocopters

M Hehn, R D'Andrea - IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 2015 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper presents a trajectory generation algorithm that efficiently computes high-
performance flight trajectories that are capable of moving a quadrocopter from a large class …

An efficient algorithm for optimal trajectory generation for heterogeneous multi-agent systems in non-convex environments

DR Robinson, RT Mar, K Estabridis… - IEEE Robotics and …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Generating optimal trajectories for a large numbers of vehicles in real-time becomes
extremely challenging when including realistic dynamic models and time-varying obstacle …

Polynomial trajectory planning for aggressive quadrotor flight in dense indoor environments

C Richter, A Bry, N Roy - Robotics Research: The 16th International …, 2016 - Springer
We explore the challenges of planning trajectories for quadrotors through cluttered indoor
environments. We extend the existing work on polynomial trajectory generation by …

A computationally efficient motion primitive for quadrocopter trajectory generation

MW Mueller, M Hehn… - IEEE transactions on …, 2015 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A method is presented for the rapid generation and feasibility verification of motion primitives
for quadrocopters and similar multirotor vehicles. The motion primitives are defined by the …