Lukas Mosimann
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Lukas Mosimann is a roboticist whose research centers on the design, modeling, and control of novel aerial robotic systems, particularly spherical omnidirectional blimps. His most notable contribution is the development of **Skye**, a groundbreaking helium-filled spherical blimp with a diameter of 2.7 meters, featuring a robust inelastic outer hull and an impermeable elastic inner hull. Skye’s key innovation lies in its four tetrahedrally-arranged actuation units, each equipped with a thruster, enabling omnidirectional locomotion with exceptional maneuverability and stability. This work, published in 2013 and cited over 56 times, has become a foundational reference in the field of underactuated aerial robotics and soft-bodied vehicles. Mosimann’s research bridges the gap between traditional rigid airships and agile flying robots, offering a safe, energy-efficient platform for indoor exploration, human-robot interaction, and environmental monitoring. His contributions have inspired subsequent work on spherical drones and buoyancy-controlled systems, demonstrating enduring impact in the robotics community.
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- 1Design and control of a spherical omnidirectional blimp56 citations · 2013