Small UAVs carrying a suspended load have potential to assist humans by delivering food, medicine, and other supplies in a disaster struck areas. They work well in buildings, cities, and other environments where conventional robots are not appropriate.
One such task is a coffee delivery. Coffee delivery is an interesting application because it has to be done while the coffee is hot (time-sensitive), without spilling it (swing-free), and without hitting obstacles (collision-free).
Researchers at University of New Mexico, use reinforcement learning to teach UAVs to deliver coffee. Reinforcement learning rewards desired behavior - when the UAV delivers the drink without spilling it, and punishes undesired behavior. Check out the movie: https://www.youtube.com/user/sandraorionnm
One such task is a coffee delivery. Coffee delivery is an interesting application because it has to be done while the coffee is hot (time-sensitive), without spilling it (swing-free), and without hitting obstacles (collision-free).
Researchers at University of New Mexico, use reinforcement learning to teach UAVs to deliver coffee. Reinforcement learning rewards desired behavior - when the UAV delivers the drink without spilling it, and punishes undesired behavior. Check out the movie: https://www.youtube.com/user/sandraorionnm