Marko Križmančić , prof. dr. sc.  Stjepan Bogdan , and  Marijana Peti  recently concluded their visit to the  Czech Technical University in Prague  (CTU) from April 10th to April 12th as part of the Aerostream project. During their visit, they had fruitful discussions with  Martin Saska  and  Kristian Hengster-Movric -Movrić, focusing on idea exchange and exploring opportunities for future collaboration.

Join us at MUZZA Science Week from April 12th to 14th! Here's what's in store: 🌿 Dive into the world of plant health measurement with simple electronic circuits. Learn how technology is transforming agriculture and environmental monitoring. 🚁 Embark on an adventure with Aerial Robotics! Witness big drones in action and get hands-on experience by piloting small Crazyflie drones during breaks. You can even try assembling and piloting your own drone!

Our colleague, Ana Milas , MSc, has successfully defended her doctoral dissertation titled "Information gain-based autonomous exploration of 3D environments using an unmanned aerial vehicle" on April 3, 2024. Congratulations to Ana on this significant accomplishment, and best wishes for her future endeavors.

Marko Križmančić , Stjepan Bogdan , and Marijana Peti are planning to visit the Czech Technical University in Prague Technical University (CTU) in Prague from April 10th to April 12th as part of the Aerostream project. They will meet with Martin Saska and Kristian Hengster-Movric -Movrić for idea exchange and future collaboration discussions. Stay tuned for updates!

The article titled "Structured Ecological Cultivation With Autonomous Robots in Agriculture: Toward a Fully Autonomous Robotic Indoor Farming System" authored by LARICS alumni dr. sc. Marsela Car, along with co-authors  Barbara Arbanas Ferreira ,  Jelena Vuletić , and  Matko Orsag , has been accepted for presentation at  IEEE RAS ICRA  2024. The article was originally published in the scientific journal  IEEE  Robotics & Automation Magazine on October 16, 2023, and is available via DOI: 10.1109/MRA.2023.3315934. M. Car, B. A. Ferreira, J. Vuletic and M. Orsag, “Structured Ecological Cultivation With Autonomous Robots in Agriculture: Toward a Fully Autonomous Robotic Indoor Farming System,” in IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine, doi: 10.1109/MRA.2023.3315934.

As part of the ICSE Factory project , elementary schools are implementing an innovative approach that integrates technology with botanical studies. Students in grades 5 to 8 at Vladimir Deščak Elementary School and Ksaver Šandor Gjalski Elementary School, under the guidance of Professor Dr.  Matko Orsag ,  Milena Jenić  mag.ing.agr., and master's student  Viktor Horvat , are currently participating in workshops focused on plant cultivation and environmental monitoring.

Professors Stjepan Bogdan and Zdenko Kovačić were featured presenters at the ERF conference held in Rimini, Italy, from March 13th to 15th . Stjepan Bogdan's presentation, titled " Information Gain-Based Autonomous Exploration Using UAVs ," demonstrated his expertise in drone technology. Additionally, Stjepan actively participated as a panelist during a workshop, offering valuable insights.

Professors  Zdenko Kovacic  and  Stjepan Bogdan  are currently at the European Robotics Forum (ERF) 2024 in Rimini, Italy, representing the AeroStream project from March 13th to 15th. Furthermore, Stjepan Bogdan will be delivering a presentation on navigating drones in challenging environments, leveraging his expertise in drone technology. As a panelist during the workshop, Stjepan will offer valuable insights.