Salua Hamaza

Whisker-based tactile flight for tiny drones

Abstract Tiny flying robots hold great potential for search-and-rescue, safety inspections, and environmental monitoring, but their small size and limited computational resources constrain onboard sensing capabilities. Inspired by animals such as rats and moles which rely on ligh...

Aerial tactile perching via an anthropomorphic hand with embodied soft tactile receptors

Abstract Aerial robots are widely employed for exploration, inspection, and environmental monitoring, where their agility and maneuverability are strong assets. However, their endurance remains limited, inhibiting their applicability in long-term missions. Perching, the ability t...