ep18 - Naomi Ehrich Leonard, Part I: Geometric Control on Lie Groups, Underwater Vehicles and Collective Motion, Coordination in Animal Groups, Decision Making in Honeybees and Bifurcation Theory
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Coordinating Robotic Gliders for Efficient Oceanic Research
Exploring the use of robotic gliders in oceanic research, this chapter details the coordination of multiple gliders to enhance data collection capabilities for scientific studies. Engineers and scientists collaborate to deploy autonomous underwater gliders, utilizing systems and control theory for efficient sampling during upwelling events. The chapter highlights the challenges and successes of controlling and coordinating gliders in real field environments, emphasizing the importance of real-time ocean forecasting for various applications.
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