FLAPPING-WING MICRO AIR VEHICLES

ABOUT THE MEETING:   Small Flapping-Wing Micro Air Vehicles (FW- MAVs) may be subjected to either or both of manufacturing defects or in-service damage that render their pre-designed controllers less than adequately effective. Minor damage to wings, for example, can remove the vehicle’s ability to reliably follow waypoint trails even if that same damage does not result in a catastrophic loss of altitude. In this talk, we will consider online evolutionary algorithms that adapt wing motion patterns to restore correct flight behavior during the normal conduct of flight missions.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:  John Gallagher is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Cincinnati.  He received his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in 1998 and is a senior member of the IEEE.  His publications and interests span the fields of cyber-physical systems, adaptive control of flapping-wing flight vehicles, machine learning, neuromorphic computation, and undergraduate engineering education.

MENU SELECTIONS: Buffet (seasonal salad, baked chicken breast, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables), drink included.

LOCATION:  Madtree Brewery  (39.15624686402839, -84.4239733711641)  3301 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH  45209  (Madison Rd, just south of Ridge Road.  (Ridge Rd is off of I-71))

RESERVATIONS:  MAKE RESERVATION.  Please click on the appropriate link and complete the reservation.  Cost is $15 for members advanced registration.  Non-members cost is $20 cash at the door.

Reservations close at 11:55 PM on Wednesday February 21st, 2024.

DINNER RESERVATION CANCELLATION POLICY
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All Reservations must be made by February 21st, 2024

WALK-INS (those without reservations): Due to catering and seating arrangements, reservations are required for this meeting

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