Grade-control outdoor turning flight of robo-pigeon with quantitative stimulus parameters
IntroductionThe robo-pigeon using homing pigeons as a motion carrier has great potential in search and rescue operations due to its superior weight-bearing capacity and sustained flight capabilities. However, before deploying such robo-pigeons, it is necessary to establish a safe, stable, and long-t...
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| description | IntroductionThe robo-pigeon using homing pigeons as a motion carrier has great potential in search and rescue operations due to its superior weight-bearing capacity and sustained flight capabilities. However, before deploying such robo-pigeons, it is necessary to establish a safe, stable, and long-term effective neuro-electrical stimulation interface and quantify the motion responses to various stimuli.MethodsIn this study, we investigated the effects of stimulation variables such as stimulation frequency (SF), stimulation duration (SD), and inter-stimulus interval (ISI) on the turning flight control of robo-pigeons outdoors, and evaluated the efficiency and accuracy of turning flight behavior accordingly.ResultsThe results showed that the turning angle can be significantly controlled by appropriately increasing SF and SD. Increasing ISI can significantly control the turning radius of robotic pigeons. The success rate of turning flight control decreases significantly when the stimulation parameters exceed SF > 100 Hz or SD > 5 s. Thus, the robo-pigeon's turning angle from 15 to 55° and turning radius from 25 to 135 m could be controlled in a graded manner by selecting varying stimulus variables.DiscussionThese findings can be used to optimize the stimulation strategy of robo-pigeons to achieve precise control of their turning flight behavior outdoors. The results also suggest that robo-pigeons have potential for use in search and rescue operations where precise control of flight behavior is required. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-512cae5588544948a67d93fb98a137722023-04-17T04:26:42ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Neurorobotics1662-52182023-04-011710.3389/fnbot.2023.11436011143601Grade-control outdoor turning flight of robo-pigeon with quantitative stimulus parametersKe Fang0Hao Mei1Yezhong Tang2Yezhong Tang3Wenbo Wang4Hao Wang5Zhouyi Wang6Zhendong Dai7Institute of Bio-Inspired Structure and Surface Engineering, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaInstitute of Bio-Inspired Structure and Surface Engineering, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaInstitute of Bio-Inspired Structure and Surface Engineering, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaChengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, Sichuan, ChinaInstitute of Bio-Inspired Structure and Surface Engineering, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaInstitute of Bio-Inspired Structure and Surface Engineering, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaInstitute of Bio-Inspired Structure and Surface Engineering, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaInstitute of Bio-Inspired Structure and Surface Engineering, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaIntroductionThe robo-pigeon using homing pigeons as a motion carrier has great potential in search and rescue operations due to its superior weight-bearing capacity and sustained flight capabilities. However, before deploying such robo-pigeons, it is necessary to establish a safe, stable, and long-term effective neuro-electrical stimulation interface and quantify the motion responses to various stimuli.MethodsIn this study, we investigated the effects of stimulation variables such as stimulation frequency (SF), stimulation duration (SD), and inter-stimulus interval (ISI) on the turning flight control of robo-pigeons outdoors, and evaluated the efficiency and accuracy of turning flight behavior accordingly.ResultsThe results showed that the turning angle can be significantly controlled by appropriately increasing SF and SD. Increasing ISI can significantly control the turning radius of robotic pigeons. The success rate of turning flight control decreases significantly when the stimulation parameters exceed SF > 100 Hz or SD > 5 s. Thus, the robo-pigeon's turning angle from 15 to 55° and turning radius from 25 to 135 m could be controlled in a graded manner by selecting varying stimulus variables.DiscussionThese findings can be used to optimize the stimulation strategy of robo-pigeons to achieve precise control of their turning flight behavior outdoors. The results also suggest that robo-pigeons have potential for use in search and rescue operations where precise control of flight behavior is required.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnbot.2023.1143601/fullanimal robotsrobo-pigeonelectrical microstimulationstimulation parametersturning flight control |
| spellingShingle | Ke Fang Hao Mei Yezhong Tang Yezhong Tang Wenbo Wang Hao Wang Zhouyi Wang Zhendong Dai Grade-control outdoor turning flight of robo-pigeon with quantitative stimulus parameters Frontiers in Neurorobotics animal robots robo-pigeon electrical microstimulation stimulation parameters turning flight control |
| title | Grade-control outdoor turning flight of robo-pigeon with quantitative stimulus parameters |
| title_full | Grade-control outdoor turning flight of robo-pigeon with quantitative stimulus parameters |
| title_fullStr | Grade-control outdoor turning flight of robo-pigeon with quantitative stimulus parameters |
| title_full_unstemmed | Grade-control outdoor turning flight of robo-pigeon with quantitative stimulus parameters |
| title_short | Grade-control outdoor turning flight of robo-pigeon with quantitative stimulus parameters |
| title_sort | grade control outdoor turning flight of robo pigeon with quantitative stimulus parameters |
| topic | animal robots robo-pigeon electrical microstimulation stimulation parameters turning flight control |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnbot.2023.1143601/full |
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