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6 articles for “IMU”
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A New Design and CFD Analysis of UAV for Military and Other Applications
Abstract: The new era of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) started long back. The purpose of this project was to make a new innovative approach to the designing of UAVs for better use in the field of surveillance and commercial photography and videography. The UAV was designed in such a way that holds the camera connected to a wireless transmission system, this feeds the live information to the ground station. This UAV …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 13, 2023 · pp. 181–187 Read article
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FPGA Enabled Flight Control Unit
Abstract: The FPGA flight controller revolutionizes drone technology with unmatched stability and precision. Integrated with an IMU and advanced sensors like the MPU 6050, it ensures accurate positioning critical for reliable UAV operation. Its efficient real-time data processing and seamless sensor communication enhance performance and reliability across various conditions. This advancement sets a new standard in UAV technology, suitable for applications ranging from surveillance to disaster relief. An aircraft's flight control …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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An Integrated Autonomous Rover-Drone System for Intelligent Exploration and Environmental Monitoring
Abstract: This paper presents a hybrid autonomous exploration platform integrating a ground rover and aerial drone, enhanced by swarm intelligence and a custom-trained YOLO V8 object detection model. The rover is equipped with GPS, IMU, and environmental sensors (DHT11, MQ135, BMP180), while the drone performs real-time aerial mapping and obstacle prediction. A YOLO V8 model, trained on 500 annotated terrain images (six classes: rocks, pits, trees, water, animals, vegetation), achieves a …
Published in International Journal of Mechanical Dynamics and Systems Analysis · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 43–61 Read article
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Electronic Drones: Technology, Applications, and Future Directions
Abstract: Electronic drones, commonly referred to as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), have transitioned from exclusively military platforms to indispensable tools across commercial, scientific, industrial, and recreational domains. The rapid evolution of electronics, flight control systems, communication networks, onboard sensors, and artificial intelligence has reshaped drone capabilities, enabling high-precision remote sensing, autonomous navigation, swarm behavior, and integration into complex systems like the Internet of Drones (IoD). This paper examines the technological building …
Published in International Journal on Drones · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Stress based topology optimization of axial tubes under impact to improve energy absorption
Abstract: The present study is aimed at designing a stress constrained topology optimized tube to improve the specific energy absorption (SEA) and reduce the peak crushing force. The research was aimed to develop an axial tube to withstand high impact loads thus improving the crash worthiness of the structure. Crash analysis of a 3D deformable circular tube having different thickness of 0.5 mm, 1 mm, 1.5 mm and 2 mm with …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2024 · pp. 210–220 Read article
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Design and Implementation of an IoT-Enabled Autonomous Hexapod Robot for Enhanced Navigation and Remote Operations
Abstract: This system develops an autonomous hexapod robot using an ESP32 microcontroller and IoT technology. This robot can move on its own, avoiding obstacles without human help. It's equipped with various sensors like distance and ground slope sensors. These sensors provide data to the microcontroller, helping it control the robot's movements and steer clear of obstacles. The robot runs on a battery, ensuring it can operate for extended periods without human …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 14–20 Read article