Introduction to bioinspired aerial robotics

What it is about

You engage with bioinspired concepts for flight robotics, starting from flight principles in nature (insects, birds) to transfers to unmanned aerial vehicles. In the end you will have a fundamental understanding of bioinspiration and know typical design, control, and navigation approaches as well as examples of current research in this field.

What you will be able to do

• Understand the basic concept of bioinspiration
• Know typical bioinspired approaches in flight robotics
• Grasp the fundamentals of flight mechanics in birds and insects
• Knowledge of actuation, sensing, and control principles for flight robots
• Insight into current research examples of bioinspired flight robotics

What the module consists of

• VorlesungConveying theoretical foundations, applications and research examples; seminar-like format

Teaching method

• VorlesungOverview of theory and discussion of relevant applications
• Seminarähnliche DiskussionFocus on current research developments and exchange