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  • Robotics
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Control Systems

Background:

  • Field exploration often requires intuitive and efficient control of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
  • Existing human-UAV interaction systems can be complex and lack real-time feedback mechanisms.
  • Controlling UAVs in dynamic environments necessitates robust attitude control to mitigate disturbances.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an intuitive end-to-end interaction system for human-hexacopter UAVs for field exploration.
  • To enable UAV command through natural human poses and provide real-time UAV state feedback.
  • To ensure stable and effective execution of exploration tasks.

Main Methods:

  • Real-time multi-human pose estimation system with low latency.
  • Integration of a robotic arm and kinematic/dynamic attitude models for the hexacopter.
  • Super-twisting extended state observer (STESO)-based back-stepping controller (BSC) for disturbance attenuation.
  • Lyapunov stability theory for control system stability analysis.

Main Results:

  • A functional human-hexacopter interaction system for field exploration was developed.
  • The system demonstrated effective command execution via natural human poses.
  • The STESO-based BSC successfully estimated and attenuated disturbances, ensuring stable attitude control.
  • Simulations and experiments validated the system's effectiveness.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed system offers an intuitive and effective method for human-UAV interaction in field exploration.
  • The integration of pose estimation and advanced control enhances UAV stability and task performance.
  • The system provides a robust solution for controlling hexacopter UAVs in challenging environments.