Projects

Active Research Projects

Onboard surveillance information acquisition and fusion system
Funded

Software Development and Verification for an Onboard Surveillance Information Acquisition and Fusion System

Sponsor: ETRI
Period: ~ 2026.11.30

This project aims to develop an onboard surveillance information acquisition and fusion system that can operate in environments with multiple heterogeneous UAM and aerial platforms, along with a multi-aircraft simulation environment for verification. The project focuses on algorithms and AI for integrated acquisition, processing, and fusion of cooperative and non-cooperative surveillance information, while validating real-time performance, accuracy, and stability in multi-object scenarios. It also implements a modular software architecture suitable for onboard deployment, establishing a technical foundation for future expansion and demonstration environments integrated with 5G communication modules.

Advanced Air Mobility Autonomy
Funded

Autonomous Navigation and Control for Advanced Air Mobility Systems

Sponsor: Jeonbuk National University (JBNU)
Period: 2025.10.01 – Present

This project focuses on developing learning-based navigation and control algorithms for advanced air mobility (AAM) platforms, including eVTOLs and defense UAVs. We design robust autonomy stacks capable of operating in complex, dynamic environments, integrating deep reinforcement learning, multi-modal state estimation, and adaptive control for next-generation defense aerial systems.

Education Programs

Defense AI Bootcamp Program
Funded

Defense AI Bootcamp Program

Funded by: Ministry of Education / KIAT
Focus: Defense AI, MRO/AX, defense management and logistics, and cybersecurity Period: 2026.03.01 – 2031.02.28 (5 Years)
Budget: 7,125 Million KRW

This program, funded by the Ministry of Education and KIAT, aims to cultivate field-ready talent for advanced defense industries through practical education in defense AI, defense management and logistics, MRO/AX, and cybersecurity. As a specialized bootcamp in the advanced industry sector, the program focuses on defense AI as its core domain and trains students across key subfields required for the digital transformation of the defense industry.

Ongoing Research Directions

Our lab is actively pursuing various government and defense research proposals, striving to secure next-generation autonomous and robotic defense technologies.