University of M’sila invents artificial intelligence system for drones

The innovative work carried out by researchers from the University of M’sila Zeghlache Samir and Ghellab Mohammed Zinelaabidine, has enabled to integrate intelligence techniques based on fuzzy type 2 logic into the very recent eight-engine drones for civil use or for the benefit of the armed or security forces. The new techniques integrated by the two researchers from the automation laboratory allow the drone to move more safely and precisely, and with a faster execution speed. According to the two researchers, the operational objectives achieved are as follows: stabilization of the trajectory followed by the plane, limitation of the number of corrections to be applied to keep the plane on its three-dimensional reference trajectory, optimization of the control of the aircraft, in particular during maneuvers, attenuation of the variations in longitudinal and lateral accelerations and the reduction of their amplitudes, the attenuation of the effects of external climatic disturbances on the plane, the increase in duration and the extent of automatic flight, and the improvement of the criteria of stability, performance and robustness of the system.

The drone remotely controlled by this intelligent system can be used for various tasks (tactical reconnaissance missions, control, cartography, taking photos, rescue, agriculture, etc.). It can carry a camera, able to retransmit in real time what is happening in the field, an infrared camera, a gyroscope, and other devices.

This innovation has been the subject of publications of nine scientific articles in high-level journals, and a plan to obtain a patent filed with the Algerian National Institute for Industrial Property “INAPI”, according to the vice rector of research, Pr Bouderah Brahim.