In this presentation, we will delve into the wide array of mobile robotics activities at Gipsa-Lab. We will start by introducing the lab’s advanced test facilities and experimental platforms, highlighting the tools and environments utilized for robotics research. Following this, we will provide a detailed overview of several key research projects, focusing on their objectives and results. Special attention will be given to recent advancements, including developments in Magnus-effect VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) systems, airborne wind energy solutions, and a street art drone designed for urban settings.

Ahmad Hably obtained his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in automatic control from the Grenoble Institute of Technology, Grenoble, France, in 2005 and 2007, respectively. Since 2008, he has served as an Associate Professor at the Grenoble Image Parole Signal Automatique Laboratory (GIPSA-Lab) and the Grenoble Institute of Technology, part of Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA, Grenoble INP). His research interests include nonlinear control, optimization, renewable energy, and airborne wind energy systems. He led the Control Optimization Perception Navigation and Intelligent Computing (COPERNIC) research team from 2020 to 2024 and currently heads the international master's program in Mobile, Autonomous, and Robotic Systems (MARS).