Publications

Journal article · 2026
TreeSpider: In‐Canopy Exploration With Tether‐Based Aerial Modular Arms
Advanced Robotics Research
Luca Romanello · Tian Lan · Salaheldin Hassan · Maximilian Leutschafft · Erdem Ekinci · Sophie F. Armanini · Mirko Kovac · Basaran Bahadir Kocer
DOI: 10.1002/adrr.202500111 · ISSN: 2943-9973
Aerial robots hold great promise for forest canopy research by enabling data collection at high spatial and temporal resolutions. We present a tether‐based drone with perching arms and anchoring capabilities for stable in‐canopy operation and manipulation. Field tests show that tethered operation reduces energy consumption by up to 2.5× compared to hovering. The system includes a leaf sampling tool and a reliable winding mechanism.
Conference poster · 2025
Enhancing Search and Rescue Missions with AI
Cross-Comparison of Object Detection Models for Real-Time Missing Persons Detection
Living Planet Symposium 2025
Salaheldin Hassan · Adam J. Stewart (Supervision)