Project Info

Building a Robust Multi-Drone Testbed

Qi Han
qhan@mines.edu

Project Goals and Description:

This project aims to build a robust testbed consisting of multiple drones forming an ad-hoc network for collaborative autonomy.

More Information:

Grand Challenge: Engineer the tools of scientific discovery.
https://pecs.mines.edu/

Primary Contacts:

Qi Han, qhan@mines.edu

Student Preparation

Qualifications

Students should be familiar with basic data structures and C/C++/Python programming, feel comfortable assembling drones, and are willing to learn how to program drones.

TIME COMMITMENT (HRS/WK)

10

SKILLS/TECHNIQUES GAINED

Students will develop an understanding of embedded systems programming, distributed networking, and robot swarm communication.

MENTORING PLAN

The student will be working closely with grad students on the same project; attending weekly project meetings with faculty to discuss problems and solutions.

PREFERRED STUDENT STATUS

Freshman
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