Florida Polytechnic University

About: Florida Polytechnic University is a education organization based out in Lakeland, Florida, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Computer science & Catalysis. The organization has 302 authors who have published 538 publications receiving 6549 citations. The organization is also known as: Florida Poly.

Testing Autonomous Path Planning Algorithms and Setup for Robotic Vehicle Navigation

Abstract: This paper covers the process that the project took to set up an autonomous system using ROS and a TurtleBot 3. The current project is a work in progress, the main goal is to test different path planning algorithms and sensor reading. The robot is to act as an academic platform that can be built upon and flexible enough to accept any testing requirement. Within the paper, the covered topics are, the working environment, planned algorithms, sensors used, advantages and disadvantages, and robot specification. Additionally, the direction, status, and future of the project. The project is still open ended, allowing for adoption from different parties to take the base and expand for their own needs.

Simultaneous impact of twin drops on a semi-infinite liquid target

Abstract: We take the enduring topic of drop impact on a deep pool of similar liquid further by allowing twin drops to impact simultaneously. Impacts are sufficiently proximal that impact crowns and craters interact, distorting and merging craters, and creating previously undocumented supersurface fluid interactions. The unique features of twin impacts occur when crowns collide to create a central veil that bifurcates the two craters and the expulsion of jet-like features atop colliding crowns. The emergence of a plethora of splash features is dependent on the Froude number ( Fr=30−200) and drop separation distance. We analyze proximal crater evolution using theory developed for singular drops and develop scaling relations to predict crown and jet height. Crater and jet energies are compared for various impact velocities and drop separation distances. We find that craters close enough to merge produce thicker, but not higher, rebound jets.

Setting up and Using ROS-Kinetic and Gazebo for Educational Robotic Projects and Learning

Abstract: This paper is to introduce readers to the Robot Operating System (ROS) and Gazebo, a robot simulator, for educational use. The paper covers setting up a proper environment for ROS Kinetic and the steps needed to properly install ROS into the setup environment. It includes an explanation of ROS and its inner workings, notably nodes and packages. This includes, but is not limited to, information on messages, topics, subscribers, and publishers. After a foundation of ROS understanding is established, Gazebo is introduced for the reader to test nodes without need of a physical robot. The Gazebo sections include an understanding of Gazebo, using a model, building a map/environment, running nodes, and sensors. Furthermore, this paper introduces the current project along with our team's current progress. The use of teleop and lidar within a project. Lastly, the paper covers future works and direction of the current project.