Cooperative UAV–UGV Autonomous Power Pylon Inspection: An Investigation of Cooperative Outdoor Vehicle Positioning Architecture

Realizing autonomous inspection, such as that of power distribution lines, through unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems is a key research domain in robotics. In particular, the use of autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles to execute the tasks of an inspection process can enhance the efficacy and...

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Main Authors: Alvaro Cantieri, Matheus Ferraz, Guido Szekir, Marco Antônio Teixeira, José Lima, André Schneider Oliveira, Marco Aurélio Wehrmeister
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Sensors
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/20/21/6384