The Laboratory of Intelligent Space Robotics at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology is developing a morphogenetic multi-rotor UAV capable of landing on an uneven and moving surface and moving across it using four adaptive pedipulators. In addition, the robotic limbs can manipulate objects on the ground and in airspace. The morphology of the robot will allow it to switch between aerial and ground movement to overcome obstacles and perform missions over large areas. The system under development will enable a wide range of tasks in unstructured environments, including inspection of power lines and cell towers, aerial and ground robot charging, object delivery, and any high-altitude work.
Project team: Zhanibek Darush, master's student, PhD students Mikhail Martynov, Alexei Fedoseyev, Associate Professor, head of lab Dzmitry Tsetserukou.