One of MARSlab’s long-term objectives is to advance the development of bio-inspired aerial robotics. The project focuses not only on creating fully functional aerial robots but also on using the development process to generate valuable insights into flight science, the fabrication and testing of miniaturized aerial systems, and the principles of flight control and automation. Through this endeavor, MARSlab aims to expand its expertise and drive innovation in these critical areas.

Grants received:

1. Optimization of Bio-Inspired Flapping Wing Micro-Air-Vehicle’s Flight Maneuverability via Deep Reinforcement Learning 

通過深度強化學習優化仿生撲翼微飛行器機動性

PI: Woei-Leong Chan

Status: On-going

Duration: 2023/02/01 to 2026/01/31

Grantor: 

• National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) 

At MARSlab, pushing the boundaries of MAV design means continuously exploring how small, lightweight, and efficient these aerial platforms can become. While miniaturization remains a core challenge and ambition, equal emphasis is placed on ensuring that these advanced MAVs can perform real-world tasks safely and effectively. By balancing cutting-edge research in size and weight reduction with robust application-driven design, MARSlab strives to bridge fundamental research and meaningful societal impact.

Grants received:

1. Omnidirectional Wind Sensor Development for Micro Quadrotor Drones

微小型四旋翼無人機全向性風速感測器開發

PI: Woei-Leong Chan

Status: On-going

Duration: 2025/08/01 to 2026/07/31

Grantor: 

• National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) 

2. Development of Artificial Pollination Aerial Vehicle and Systems to Increase Pollination Rate and Yield in Greenhouse Crop Production

人工授粉飛行載具與系統開發以提升溫室作物受粉率及產量

PI: Woei-Leong Chan

Co-PI: Ruey-Hua Lee, Chao-Chun Chen

Status: Completed

Duration: 2023/04/01 to 2024/12/31

Grantor: 

• NCKU Sustainable Interdisciplinary Integrated Project (Higher Education SPROUT Project Fund)

Collaborators:

• Associate Professor Ruey-Hua Lee. Institute of Tropical Plant Sciences and Microbiology, NCKU.

• Professor Chao-Chun Chen. Institute of Manufacturing Information and Systems, NCKU.

MARSlab is expanding its research into CubeSat systems. Our current focus is on the design and development of innovative payloads and critical subsystems that enhance the performance and mission capabilities of small satellites. To bring these systems to orbit, MARSlab and its collaborators work closely with the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) for launch opportunities and technical support. Through this effort, the lab aims to contribute to more accessible, efficient, and sustainable uses of space.

Grants received:

1. Research and Development of Deorbiting Technology for CubeSats (1/4)

立方衛星增阻離軌技術研究發展 (1/4)

PI: Yu-Jui Liang

Co-PI: Woei-Leong Chan, Jiun-Jih Miau, Ming-Chung Lo

Duration: 2025/07/01 to 2026/06/30

Grantor: 

• National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) 

2. Enhancing the Effectiveness of CubeSat Design Courses through Practical Applications and Industrial Links

透過實踐教學與產業連結以提升立方衛星設計課教學成效

PI: Woei-Leong Chan

Co-PI: Jiun-Jih Miau

Duration: 2024/08/01 to 2025/07/31

Grantor: 

• Ministry of Education (MoE)