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About
My research foci include robotics & automation, unmanned systems, and advanced vehicle systems. Highlights among my past projects include: QinetiQ Raider II MCWL Ground Unmanned Support Surrogate (GUSS) Caterpillar Autonomous Mining 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge. Additionally, I serve as an advisor to the Robotics Association at Embry-Riddle (RAER) and as the lead faculty advisor for the Embry-Riddle EcoEagles in EcoCAR2: Plugging in the Future.
Related documents
Disciplines
- Electro-Mechanical Systems
- Mechanical Engineering
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Experimental Quantification of HybridElectric Propulsion Systems for Aerospace Applications
Fernandes, R. G., Bramhall, C. W., Anderson, R. P., Currier, P. N., Ricklick, M. A. & Collins, K. B., 2024, AIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, 2024. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA, (AIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, 2024).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Design of a Rotary Engine Based High-Power Density Hybrid-Electric Power Generation Testbed
Fernandes, R., Shivakumar, J., Gehrmann, M., Miller, N., Collins, K., Currier, P. & Anderson, R., 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Analysis of bus voltage sag during high battery power operations on hybrid electric urban air mobility vehicles
Collins, K., Currier, P., Anderson, R. P., Fernandes, R. G., Shivakumar, J. B. & Lahaji, S., 2021, 77th Annual Vertical Flight Society Forum and Technology Display, FORUM 2021: The Future of Vertical Flight. Vertical Flight Society, (77th Annual Vertical Flight Society Forum and Technology Display, FORUM 2021: The Future of Vertical Flight).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Comparative Methodology and Validation of Steam as a Monopropellant Through a Converging-Diverging Nozzle
Rukhaiyar, A., Yopp, M. C., Nadeau, J., Fox, K., Drakunov, S. & Currier, P., 2021, AIAA Aviation and Aeronautics Forum and Exposition, AIAA AVIATION Forum 2021. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA, AIAA 2021-2899. (AIAA Aviation and Aeronautics Forum and Exposition, AIAA AVIATION Forum 2021).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Grants and Awards
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Robotic Tool Kit (RTK) Logistics Automation
Walck, C. (Recipient), Currier, P. (Recipient), Reinholtz, C. (Recipient) & Coyle, E. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Grant
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Best Paper Award - 17th International Conference of the ISTVS, 2011
Currier, P. (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)