This paper presents the building of lightweight tensile structures with quadrocopters. The
construction elements (such as ropes, cables, and wires) in this kind of structure are subject …

Aerial robots provide valuable support in several high-risk scenarios thanks to their
capability to quickly fly to locations dangerous or even inaccessible to humans. In order to …

This paper introduces a method for carrying a flexible payload with multiple attached flying
vehicles. A model for a particular class of flexible structures is presented, and an estimator is …

We propose a new paradigm for construction in which teams of quadrotor helicopters
assemble 2.5-D structures from simple structural nodes and members equipped with …

The paper presents a manufacturing process for the erection of tensile structures with flying
robots. Analogies are drawn to existing methods of aerial construction and robotic …

Nowadays, as the building structures are getting taller and taller, the importance of
maintenance or inspection of these structures is being increased. However, it has some …

A force closure grasp is a term from dexterous manipulation that indicates a grasp that can
resist any applied wrench, or force-torque. Force closure grasps are desirable because they …

This paper presents a method that enables highspeed, steady flight in confined spaces for
tethered quadrocopters. Thanks to the centripetal force exerted by the tether, high-speed …

Virtually all quadrotors used in research weigh less than 2 kg, and carry payload measured
in hundreds of grams. To be useful platforms for expanded operations, these vehicles must …

Scaling down the size and mass of micro aerial vehicles (MAVs) increases their agility and
their ability to operate in tight formations. In addition, smaller robots are safer and, as we will …