MSR Thesis Defense
MSR Thesis Talk: Lucas Casanova De Oliveira Nogueira
Newell-Simon Hall 4305Title: SuperLoop: a LIDAR-based SLAM Back-end for Underground Exploration Abstract: Robots deployed in underground scenarios require a SLAM system that can handle a variety of challenges, such as the absence of GPS, large scale maps, bad illumination, and geometrically degenerate environments. It is nearly impossible for any SLAM solution to handle all these challenges perfectly, specially [...]
MSR Thesis Talk: Neil Khera
TBDTitle: PyCubed-Mini: A Low-Cost, Open-Source Satellite Research Platform Abstract: Satellite development has become more accessible with decreasing launch costs and shrinking hardware. However, the expenses associated with pre-built satellite kits remain high, making it difficult for student and hobbyist teams to participate. The lack of standardized satellite hardware and software further adds to the challenge, [...]