This project seeks to advance autonomy algorithms tailored for agile and assertive maneuvering of aerial and ground robots, robust perception systems capable of operating in challenging environmental conditions, and strategies for seamless coordination among diverse robotic platforms. We envision the deployment of teams comprised of both UAVs and ground robots, equipped with autonomous capabilities, to swiftly navigate through intricate and hazardous terrains typically encountered in disaster zones. These vehicles will need to operate effectively in close proximity to the ground, contending with adverse conditions such as dense foliage, wind, dust, and precipitation, as well as in potentially contested or GPS-denied environments. These versatile teams must be able to function autonomously and/or collaboratively with ground personnel to expedite the process of locating objects of interest (i.e., survivors) and providing aid accordingly. X
Team Karaman
– Sertac Karaman (MIT PI)
– Luca Carlone (MIT Co-PI)
– Daniel Griffith (MIT Lincoln Laboratory Lead)
– Yakov Salzberg (MIT Lincoln Laboratory Lead)
– Stephanie Riley (DAF Liaison)