David Timothy

Autonomous Systems & Control

I automate and simulate stuff

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David Timothy

Projects

Projects in robotics, planning & control

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Open Source

MAPTOR (Multiphase Adaptive Trajectory Optimizer)

Python framework for trajectory and design optimization built on CasADi, featuring pseudospectral methods, multiphase missions, adaptive mesh refinement, and SymPy-based mechanics.

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Swarm Intelligence

Wolf-Inspired Drone Path Planning

3D drone path planning with Grey Wolf Optimization (GWO) to search obstacle-aware routes; provides configurable fields and 3D animation.

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Trajectory Optimization

Car Parallel Parking

Optimal trajectory planner via direct multiple shooting (kinematic bicycle model) with collision checks and a 2D parking animation including steering feedback.

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Nonlinear MPC

Rocket Landing — Nonlinear MPC

Nonlinear MPC for a 2D rocket landing task with visualization and telemetry (thrust, gimbal, states) implemented in Python and CasADi.

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Urban Air Mobility

eVTOL Landing — Bachelor Thesis

Simulation framework for eVTOL landing trajectories with static and dynamic collision avoidance using direct methods.