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The design of multicopter drones has remained almost the same since its inception. While conventional designs, such as the quadcopter, work well in many cases, they may not be optimal in specific environments or missions. This paper…
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Engineering design research integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) is actively being conducted. This study proposes a deep learning-based CAD/CAE framework in the…
The principal aim of this Master's thesis is to propel the optimization of the membrane wing structure of the Northeastern Aerobat through origami techniques and enhancing its capacity for secure hovering within confined spaces.…
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