Project Info


Underground Autonomous Flight

Andrew Petruska| apetruska@mines.edu

Autonomous underground exploration is the next frontier of robotic challenges. The space has unique challenges owning to the lack of light, confined nature, and lack of GPS and communications. We are working on autonomous platforms to navigate through this space and are in need of motivated students to help us tackle this problem.

More Information

https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=8bd051318f0aa88740a772f3ccdf8016&tab=core&_cview=0

Grand Engineering Challenge: Not applicable

Student Preparation


Qualifications

Knowledge of C++ is desired, ROS is a plus.

Time Commitment

20-40 hours/month

Skills/Techniques Gained

Practical experience making complex systems work.

Mentoring Plan

The student will be assigned a task to take responsibility for. They will be involved in the projects larger development and status briefings and will have feedback and suggestions as required from both the graduate students involved and faculty.