The Robotics and Autonomous Systems Laboratory (RASL) supports research activities into the design and operation of unmanned and automated systems.

The goals of this lab include:

  • Application and characterization of machine-learning processes for autonomous system perception.
  • Performing complex behaviors using unmanned systems in the ground, maritime and aerial domains.
  • Design and analysis of unmanned system technologies.

Equipment

  • Minion Autonomous Research Vessel (16-foot USV)
  • SRS Fusion UUV
  • Direct access to the VICON Motion Capture System

Lab Information

Location: MP 106

Lab Director: Dr. Eric Coyle

Contact Us: To speak to someone about this lab or any of our facilities, call us at 386-226-6100 or 800-862-2416, or email DaytonaBeach@erau.edu.

Photos

This 100-pound submarine system will inform efforts to improve communication between unmanned underwater vehicles and unmanned surface vessels. (Photo: Embry-Riddle/Daryl LaBello)
The 16-foot Minion USV conducts autonomous operations at the 2022 Maritime RobotX Challenge in Sydney, Australia. Team Minion finished 1st overall at the competition, which is sponsored by the Office of Naval Research and RoboNation. (Photo: Dr. Eric Coyle)
Research students Matthew Helms and Parker Tyson prepare the FUSION USV to collect SONAR data for use in deep-learning perception research. (Photo: Dr. Eric Coyle)
Tarrot UAV platform used in multi-modal fusion research. The platform has been equipped with a perception payload that includes downward-looking LiDAR and camera sensors. (Photo: Dr. Eric Coyle)