Research theme

Foundations of Geometric Modelling and Control

Ongoing modelling and control of a Voliro-like aerial robot model, with emphasis on geometric dynamics, estimation, and control allocation.

2024 - PresentCurrentGeometric Modelling · Geometric Control · SE(3)

Ongoing modelling and control work

This research develops the foundations for modelling and controlling a Voliro-like variable-tilt aerial robot model. We did not design or build a physical robot; the work is based on a mathematical and simulation model used to study the vehicle’s dynamics, actuation, and control authority.

The work is being carried out by Farooq Olanrewaju, Ziad Shoeib, Ahmed AbdurRazaq, MD Tarique Hamid, and Benyahia Ayman, under the advisement of Dr. Ramy Rashad and Dr. Sami El-Ferik.

Research focus

  • Geometric modelling of a variable-tilt aerial robot on SE(3).
  • Analysis of how tiltable rotors affect force and moment generation.
  • Estimation and control strategies for the modelled vehicle.
  • Control allocation for distributing desired wrenches across the actuators.
  • Simulation-based evaluation of tracking and maneuverability.

Scope

The contribution is currently centred on mathematical modelling, simulation, and controller development. Claims about a manufactured prototype, physical flight testing, or completed hardware design do not describe this research and have been removed from the theme overview.

Publication record

Published and submitted work connected to this research direction.

2027Submitted

From Modeling to Control Allocation: A Geometric Approach to Variable-Tilt Hexacopter

Farooq Olanrewaju, Ziad Shoeib, Ahmed Abdelrazeq, MD Tarique bin Hamid, Ramy Rashad

SSD Conference 2027
2026Published

Geometric Adaptive Control on SE(3) for Fully-Actuated Aerial Vehicles With Online Parameter Estimation

Farooq Olanrewaju, Aymen Benyahia, Ramy Rashad, Sami El-Ferik

2026 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS)PublisherDOIBibTeX