The University of Twente (UT) is renowned for its innovative research and development in the design and control of multi-rotor aerial vehicles. The research spans from the design of omnidirectional platforms to interaction with flying end-effectors. Actively participating in multiple European projects involving aerial manipulators and human-robot interaction, UT has both indoor and outdoor flying facilities which makes this partner a versatile player in the field of aerial robots.
The Role in the AUTOASSESS project
In the AUTOASSESS project, UT focuses on inspector drones leveraging the expertise in fully actuated UAVs and aerial manipulation. The expected contributions include the miniaturization of the UT Fiberthex, the integration of NDT sensors, inspection in challenging scenarios with onboard perception, and a portable module for improved controllability. These advancements are vital for ensuring the drones can perform precise and reliable inspections in various maritime environments.
Expert Team
The core team from UT involved in the AUTOASSESS project comprises distinguished professionals whose expertise is essential to the project, namely:
- Antonio Franchi – Professor in Aerial Robotics Control at the University of Twente – https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-franchi/
- Amr Afifi – PhD Candidate at the University of Twente – https://www.linkedin.com/in/amr-afifi-7009399a/
- Barbara Bazzana – Postdoc at the University of Twente – https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-bazzana-67aa162b6/
- Mirko Mizzoni – PhD Candidate at the University of Twente – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirkomizzoni/
A highlight about University of Twente
University of Twente is committed to developing new technologies for humans and increasing their awareness in cooperation: High tech – Human touch.
