UROP Project

Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics, Control Systems, Path Planning, Sensors

Research Mentor: Dr. Paul Bupe,
Department, College, Affiliation: Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS), N/A
Contact Email: pbupe@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor):
Research Assistant Supervisor Email:
Faculty Collaborators: Dr. Olugbenga Anubi
Faculty Collaborators Email: oanubi@fsu.edu

Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Open to all Engineering and Computer Science majors
Project Location: 2000 Levy Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32310 - Near the MagLab and FAMU-FSU Engineering in Innovation Park
Research Assistant Transportation Required: "Innovation" bus route
Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 7,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable

Project Description

This project centers around the development of an autonomous raft equipped with multiple sensors (cameras, sonar, radio teleoperation, temperature, GPS, electrical component health monitoring sensors) to assist in monitoring coral reef health. It is part of a group of projects in our lab that focus on autonomous vehicle research across different settings, including urban roads, water, racing environments, and multi-vehicle collaboration. You will be exposed to key areas such as sensor technologies, environmental perception, vehicle localization, control systems, and artificial intelligence.

Our lab uses the latest technologies in machine learning, control theory, optimization methods, and connected systems to create resilient and autonomous systems. Our research involves multiple disciplines, bringing together expertise from mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, embedded systems design, mathematics, and computer science.

Research Tasks: 1) Algorithm Development and Implementation
-- Includes perception, control, localization, and path planning

2) Data Collection and Analysis
-- Gathering, processing, and interpreting data from various sensors and test drives

3) System Integration and Testing
-- Combining software and hardware components, conducting simulations and real-world experiments

4) Vehicle Building and Maintenance
-- Building and maintaining test vehicles for research

5) Collaborative Research and Documentation
-- Team meetings, literature reviews, and recording research findings

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: REQUIRED:
- Basic experience with any programming language
- Attention to detail
- Problem-Solving

RECOMMENDED:
- A basic understanding of:
-- 1. Electric circuits
-- 2. Computer hardware, electronic devices
- Laboratory skills (training will be provided)
- Time management