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Multidisciplinary Teams

Autonomous systems and robotics research for African contexts

info Overview

The Multidisciplinary Teams theme supports research squads blending expertise in mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering, and domain sciences, with current flagship projects in autonomous agricultural and traffic systems.

flag Objectives

  • Establish two autonomous systems research squads per cycle
  • Deploy a field-tested agricultural drone monitoring system
  • Develop a traffic flow model validated on Nairobi road network data
  • Publish in robotics and autonomous systems venues

settings Methods & Approaches

check_circle ROS 2 for autonomous systems prototyping
check_circle Computer vision with YOLOv8 for real-time object detection
check_circle Simulation testing in Gazebo before field deployment
check_circle Participatory design workshops with end-user communities

folder_open Related Projects

Agricultural Drone Monitoring System
Active

Autonomous multirotor UAV for crop health monitoring in smallholder farm settings.

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