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Vehicle Design in Aerial Robotics

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Purpose of Review

Robotic technology has given rise to many advances in aviation as well as shaped the design of air vehicles. The goal of this work is to synthesize the recent advances in vehicle design as it pertains to aerial robotics. A secondary use of this work is for guidance on the different vehicle design options one has in the space of aerial robotics.

Recent Findings

Within aerial robotics, vehicle design and morphology are diversifying to meet the needs of expanding mission profiles. Robotics technology, such as robotic legs and arms, are integrating on to aerial systems with improved results.

Summary

Aerial robotic missions have grown in diversity, and choice of vehicle to accomplish a mission is important. There are many different aerial robotic platforms: rotorcraft, fixed-wing, rocketry, flapping-wing, canopy, lighter-than-air, and hybrid designs. There are also many robotic features that can be integrated into an aerial system: robotic landing gear, aerial manipulators, and interfacing.

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