Integrated system design of a modular, autonomous, aerial and ground vehicle fleet for disaster relief missions - A case study

A. C. Gärtner, D. Ferriero, A. E. Bayrak, P. Y. Papalambros

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    Abstract

    We present a case study for designing a fleet of modular, unmanned aerial and ground vehicles (UAV and UGV) working cooperatively in a disaster relief mission. The study is motivated by the desire to explore the potential benefits of modularity coupled with autonomy. For example, as a result of the synergy between autonomy and modularity at the fleet level, autonomous battery replacement can extend the operation range of aerial vehicles. The study follows a simplified design process from problem definition to prototyping of the modular aerial vehicle as a first step in developing the fleet.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication15th International Design Conference, DESIGN 2018
    EditorsDorian Marjanovic, Neven Pavkovic, Mario Storga, Stanko Skec, Nenad Bojcetic
    Pages735-746
    Number of pages12
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2018
    Event15th International Design Conference, DESIGN 2018 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
    Duration: 21 May 201824 May 2018

    Publication series

    NameProceedings of International Design Conference, DESIGN
    Volume2
    ISSN (Print)1847-9073

    Conference

    Conference15th International Design Conference, DESIGN 2018
    Country/TerritoryCroatia
    CityDubrovnik
    Period21/05/1824/05/18

    Keywords

    • Autonomous drones
    • Complex systems
    • Design process
    • Disaster relief
    • Modularisation

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