CaliDrone - A Drone used to Calibrate 3D Volume
For Robotics, Virtual Reality Productions and more we have large 3D volumes
To precisely track Robots or Drones we need to first Calibrate the Cameras so that moving objects can be tracked precisely
Calibration is the key and is the basis for tracking all other objects in 3D space accurately
Objectives
Fly a Drone in a 3D Volume, (3D Space is provided by Optitrack in Corvallis or OSU 3D Volume may be used)
The Drone should carry a Calibration Rod, it is about 150 - 250 grams
Fly in pre-determined path, called the Trajectory
The Trajectory is recorded in Motive software, this is provided by Optitack software
Only flight paths have to be recorded and repeated
Bonus marks
Edit the flight Trajectory
Motivations
In any 3D Space we need to be able to precisely track robots and drones
The first thing to do is Calibrate all the Cameras, it is a cumbersome process to do it manually, in big 3D spaces such as the Sphere in Las Vegas, or Factory floors not all spaces are reachable by humans, it can be done by flying drones recoding the trajectory and repeating the process whenever calibration is needed.
This is Automation for Calibration using a Drone.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Engineering
Preferred Qualifications:CS Engineering
Mechanical Engineering with strong background in C++
Details
Project Partner:
Ravindra Ramareddy
NDA/IPA:No Agreement Required
Number Groups:1
Project Status:Accepting Applicants
Website:https://www.optitrack.com/applications/robotics/