Pressure-Sensing Drone Control Using Centroid Flight Vectors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current drone operation methods, such as radio remote control and image recognition, are complex, difficult for the general public to use, and lack entertainment value, while wearable sensing devices are costly and prone to resolution issues.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for controlling drones using pressure sensors to measure user movements, combined with a machine learning model to calculate centroids and control flight vectors, allowing for intuitive and entertaining operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If radio remote control is used to operate the drone, then the drone can be controlled, but the operation mode is complicated and difficult for the general public to use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical radio remote control system with a pressure-based sensing system. Pressure sensors detect user movements and translate them into drone control commands, eliminating the need for complex remote control operations while maintaining precise drone control through intuitive body movements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces pressure sensors as an intermediary between the user and the drone. These sensors capture pressure changes from user movements and convert them into control signals, serving as a mediator that simplifies the interaction interface while preserving control functionality.
2Ease of operation
If wearable sensing device is used to sense user movements, then the drone can be operated through body movements, but the maintenance cost is relatively high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses pressure sensors to create a simplified copy of the user's movement intent rather than requiring complex wearable devices. The pressure sensing system captures essential movement information through pressure changes, providing a cost-effective alternative that maintains operational functionality without the high maintenance costs of sophisticated wearable technology.
3Ease of operation
If image positioning system is used to determine user movements, then the drone can be operated through image recognition, but the sensitivity is insufficient when image resolution is low
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the optical image recognition system with a pressure-based sensing system. Pressure sensors directly detect physical movements through pressure changes, providing superior sensitivity and precision compared to image-based systems that are limited by resolution constraints.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables intuitive and entertaining drone control through user movements, improving usability and reducing maintenance costs by leveraging pressure-based control systems.
Implementation Method 1
The pressure sensor is installed under the bearing surface. The processor is coupled to the storage medium, the transceiver, and the pressure sensor. A pressure distribution map is obtained via the pressure sensor.
Data Source
AI summary
A system and a method of controlling a drone based on pressure are provided. The method includes: installing a pressure sensor under a bearing surface of a platform body; obtaining a pressure distribution map via the pressure sensor; obtaining a centroid on the bearing surface by inputting the pressure distribution map to a machine learning model; calculating a vector from a reference centroid on the bearing surface to the centroid; and controlling a flight of the drone according to the vector.