Project Sunbird aligns with MARSlab's long-term objective of advancing the development of agile, bio-inspired flying robots. The project's focus is not on creating fully functional aerial robots, but on leveraging the development process to gain valuable insights into flight sciences, the fabrication and testing of miniaturized aerial robots, and the principles of flight control and automation. Through this endeavor, MARSlab aims to deepen its understanding and foster 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

Status: On-going

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

Grantor: 

• National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) 

Project Blue Whale explores the application of indoor drones to create immediate impacts on sustainable society initiatives. Currently, MARSlab is investigating the use of balloon-assisted drones for agricultural purposes. This innovative approach aims to enhance agricultural practices by integrating advanced drone technology.

Grants received:

1. 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

Status: On-going

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.