Event
Evening@SMART: Applied Autonomy for Robotic Perception and Situational Awareness
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
USMSM SMART Building
Lauren Bacon
301 226 6033
lbacon1@umd.edu
https://matrix.umd.edu/events/eveningsmart
Evening@SMART is a periodic series focused on bringing together thought and action leaders in government, industry, and academia to share valuable perspectives on current technical topics. Dynamic presentations from prominent experts and stimulating discussions around cutting-edge topics aim to advance research and innovation and promote interdisciplinary collaboration. It is designed to spark growth through fostering dialogue and creating connections.
Hosted by the UMD MATRIX Lab.
Register here: https://go.umd.edu/evening-smart-1106
Speaker
Dr. Derek Paley
Director
Maryland Robotics Center
University of Maryland, College Park
Abstract
This talk will describe ongoing research in applied aerial and ground autonomy for multi-robot systems equipped with advanced perception. In this presentation, Dr. Derek Paley will outline applied aerial autonomy and air-ground coordination efforts for extended range operations and advancements in non-contact robotic assessment of personnel in mass casualty incidents.
Biography
Derek A. Paley is Director of the Maryland Robotics Center and Willis H. Young Jr. Professor of Aerospace Engineering Education in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and the Institute for Systems Research at the University of Maryland. Paley’s research interests are in the area of dynamics and control.
Find the full abstract and bio here: https://matrix.umd.edu/events/eveningsmart
