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 magnets. The structures, called Special Cubic Structures (SCS), are a class of 2.5-D truss-like structures free of overhangs and holes. Quadrotors equipped with grippers pick up, transport, and assemble the structural elements. The design of the nodes and members imposes constraints on assembly, which are incorporated into the design of the algorithms used for assembly. We show that any SCS can be built using only the feasible assembly modes for individual structural elements and present simulation and experimental results for a team of quadrotors performing automated assembly. The paper includes a theoretical analysis of the SCS construction algorithm, the rationale for the design of the structural nodes, members and quadrotor gripper, a description of the quadrotor control methods for part pickup, transport and assembly, and an empirical analysis of system performance.


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    Title :

    Construction with quadrotor teams


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Autonomous Robots ; 33 , 3 ; 323-336


    Publication date :

    2012


    Size :

    14 Seiten, 23 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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