Geometrically constrained trajectory optimization for multicopters

Z Wang, X Zhou, C Xu, F Gao - IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this article, we present an optimization-based framework for multicopter trajectory
planning subject to geometrical configuration constraints and user-defined dynamic …

A numerically-stable trajectory generation and optimization algorithm for autonomous quadrotor UAVs

Y Alqudsi, M Makaraci, A Kassem… - Robotics and Autonomous …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper introduces a novel trajectory generation and optimization algorithm (TGO) that
enables agile and aggressive flight of quadrotor UAVs while considering various constraints …

Deep learning for optimization of trajectories for quadrotors

Y Wu, X Sun, I Spasojevic… - IEEE Robotics and …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This letter presents a novel learning-based trajectory planning framework for quadrotors that
combines model-based optimization techniques with deep learning. Specifically, we …

Robust active visual perching with quadrotors on inclined surfaces

J Mao, S Nogar, CM Kroninger… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Autonomous micro aerial vehicles are deployed for a variety of tasks including surveillance
and monitoring. Perching and staring allow the vehicle to monitor targets without flying …

Towards time-optimal tunnel-following for quadrotors

J Arrizabalaga, M Ryll - 2022 International Conference on …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Minimum-time navigation within constrained and dynamic environments is of special
relevance in robotics. Seeking time-optimality, while guaranteeing the integrity of time …

Generating large-scale trajectories efficiently using double descriptions of polynomials

Z Wang, H Ye, C Xu, F Gao - 2021 IEEE International …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
For quadrotor trajectory planning, describing a polynomial trajectory through coefficients and
end-derivatives both enjoy their own convenience in energy minimization. We name them …

MINER-RRT*: A hierarchical and fast trajectory planning framework in 3d cluttered environments

P Wang, J Tang, HW Lin, F Zhang… - IEEE Transactions …, 2025 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Trajectory planning for quadrotors in cluttered environments has been challenging in recent
years. While many trajectory planning frameworks have been successful, there still exists …

Multi-fidelity reinforcement learning for time-optimal quadrotor re-planning

G Ryou, G Wang, S Karaman - arxiv preprint arxiv:2403.08152, 2024 - arxiv.org
High-speed online trajectory planning for UAVs poses a significant challenge due to the
need for precise modeling of complex dynamics while also being constrained by …

A general real-time optimization framework for polynomial-based trajectory planning of autonomous flying robots

YS Alqudsi, AH Kassem… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
This paper presents a general real-time, numerically stable optimization framework for time
polynomial-based trajectory generation of autonomous aerial robots. The proposed general …

Quadrotor path planning and polynomial trajectory generation using quadratic programming for indoor environments

MA Arshad, J Ahmed, H Bang - Drones, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study considers the problem of generating optimal, kino-dynamic-feasible, and obstacle-
free trajectories for a quadrotor through indoor environments. We explore methods to …