Detail publikace

FollowThePathNet: UAVs Use Neural Networks to Follow Paths in GPS-Denied Environments

RAICHL, P. JANOUŠEK, J. MARCOŇ, P.

Originální název

FollowThePathNet: UAVs Use Neural Networks to Follow Paths in GPS-Denied Environments

Typ

článek ve sborníku ve WoS nebo Scopus

Jazyk

angličtina

Originální abstrakt

Navigating complex pathways autonomously poses a significant challenge for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). To address this issue, we developed a robust convolutional neural network (CNN) enabling UAVs to follow specific paths, such as trail, rural, and cycling ones, using real-time camera data. Our CNN model interprets the visual data to estimate the UAV's position relatively to the path, enabling path following without human intervention. This article details the methodology employed in training our neural network, including the data collection, architecture of the model, and parameters. Additionally, we describe integrating the hardware and software components used in the implementation. We conducted real-world tests to evaluate the effectivity of our approach. These tests confirmed the UAVs' capability to follow the designated paths, demonstrating the practical applicability and reliability of the system. The results and their implications are discussed thoroughly.

Klíčová slova

Training, Visualization, Navigation, Neural networks, Reliability engineering, Data models, Software

Autoři

RAICHL, P.; JANOUŠEK, J.; MARCOŇ, P.

Vydáno

19. 6. 2024

Nakladatel

IEEE

ISBN

979-8-3503-5788-2

Kniha

2024 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems

ISSN

2575-7296

Periodikum

2024 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS)

Stát

Řecká republika

Strany od

92

Strany do

98

Strany počet

7

URL

BibTex

@inproceedings{BUT189115,
  author="Petr {Raichl} and Jiří {Janoušek} and Petr {Marcoň}",
  title="FollowThePathNet: UAVs Use Neural Networks to Follow Paths in GPS-Denied Environments",
  booktitle="2024 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems",
  year="2024",
  journal="2024 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS)",
  pages="92--98",
  publisher="IEEE",
  isbn="979-8-3503-5788-2",
  issn="2575-7296",
  url="https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10557044/keywords#keywords"
}