A US / European / Asian Micro Robotics Event
 
 
Eglin AFB, Florida, US
1 - 5 June, 2009
 
 
 

Organized by UF/REEF and AUVSI/ECC in conjunction with the US Air Force Research Labs and the US Army

 
Introduction:

The University of Florida Research and Engineering Education Facility (UF-REEF) is pleased to announce a Workshop and Flight Competition for Micro Air Vehicles to be held on 1-5 June, 2009.The event will be held in Pensacola, FL.

The purpose of this informal workshop is to bring together developers and users of micro aerial vehicles to present work in progress, exchange ideas, and discuss challenges, thus promoting collaboration and teamwork.
 

Workshop
Workshop sessions are intended to bring developers and users together to discuss relevant issues in developing micro aerial vehicle systems. Potential topics include:

  • Aerodynamics (fixed, flapping and articulated wings )
  • Guidance and control
  • Vision-based on-board systems
  • Aero-structural interaction
  • Propulsion systems
  • Hovering/VTOL MAVs
  • System Architecture
  • Ground Station
  • Flight Testing Techniques
  • Fabrication Technology and Practice
  • Bio-inspired flight vehicle design and testing
  • Artificial Intelligence in Onboard Decision Making
The workshop is still being formulated and feedback on topics and format are requested. Emphasis will be placed on experimental technologies geared to enhance and push the current state on micro air vehicles and their associated systems.
 
Deadlines:
  
 
Abstract Submission 15 December 2008
 
Notice of Acceptance 15 March 2009
  Full Paper Submission 15 May 2008
 

Flight Competition
The flight competition section of this event will consist of an indoor competition for flapping wing and rotary vehicles, an outdoor competition for rotary wing and fixed wing vehicles. Both the indoor and outdoor competitions will be made up of various individual judged challenges.

Rules and additional information will be posted soon.

 
Deadlines:
  
 
Registration Opens 18 August 2008
 
Last Day Entry Fee 31 December 2009
 
Frequency Sheet Due 26 January 2009
 
Fact Sheet Due 20 March 2009
 
Last Day Journal Paper 27 April 2009
 
Contact Information:    
Event Coordinator:    
Mr. Brad Austerman    
bradley.austerman@eglin.af.mil