International Journal of Intelligent Unmanned Systems: Volume 11 Issue 3

Guest editorial: Special issue on new development of intelligent unmanned systems

Hong-Hieu Le, Tan-Tien Nguyen, Youmin Zhang, Lung Jieh Yang

Development of a novel V-frame octocopter: design, kinematic analysis and simulation using PID controllers with Ziegler Nichols tuning method

Tri Bien Minh, Hien Vo, Luan Thanh Hua

The main purpose of the study was mechanical designing, simulation and manufacturing process for a new model of octocopter V-frame and to achieve simple manufacturing with 3D…

State observer-based model reference adaptive balance control for one-leg stance

Tri Duc Tran, Van Tu Duong, Hung Huy Nguyen, Tan Tien Nguyen

Humanoid robots have been utilized in many fields such as medical, construction, and disaster response. While humanoid robots nowadays can achieve great capabilities, the one-leg…

Hybrid adaptive control for series elastic actuator of humanoid robot

Luu Anh Khoa Lanh, Van Tu Duong, Huy Hung Nguyen, Sang Bong Kim, Tan Tien Nguyen

Generally, humanoid robots usually suffer significant impact force when walking or running in a non-predefined environment that could easily damage the actuators due to high…

Linear regression model and least square method for experimental identification of AMBU bag in simple ventilator

Cong Toai Truong, Kim Hieu Huynh, Van Tu Duong, Huy Hung Nguyen, Le An Pham, Tan Tien Nguyen

In the COVID-19 outbreak periods, people's life has been deranged, leading to disrupt the world. Firstly, the number of deaths is growing and has the potential to surpass the…

Numerical study of aerodynamic performance and flow characteristics of a centrifugal blower

Thanh-Long Le, Tran Trung Nghia, Hong Duc Thong, Mai Hoang Kim Son

This paper aims to focus on the effect of the operating condition such as the impeller speed on the centrifugal fan performance and flow characteristics. The ability to predict…

Aerodynamic and structural performances of a single-stage transonic axial compressor with blade fillet radius

Hoang-Quan Chu, Cong-Truong Dinh

This study’s investigation aims to clarify the effect of an additional geometry, i.e. a fillet radius, to the blades of a single-stage transonic axial compressor, NASA Stage 37…

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) based propeller design improvement for high altitude long endurance (HALE) UAV

Fatwa Azam Maulana, Ema Amalia, Mochammad Agoes Moelyadi

High Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (HALE UAV) driven by a hybrid power between battery and solar panel have attracted many researchers. The HALE UAV which…