ArduPilot

World's most advanced autonomous vehicle software
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- 2021 · acceptedGSoC-21 Proposal Arsh Pratap Selected ↗
- 2023 · acceptedGSoC-23 Proposal Arsh Pratap Selected ↗
Programs & participation
10 records across 1 program2026Google Summer of CodeAnnual program · 3 projects indexed
- AI Assisted ArduPilot Log Diagnostics and Configurator Recommendation System
- AP_SwarmMesh: Resilient MAVLink Ad-HOC Swarm Networking for ArduPilot
- ArduHumanoid: MAVLink - Controlled Humanoid Locomotion via ArduPilot SITL
Source checked Sep 28, 2026
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2025Google Summer of CodeAnnual program · 5 projects indexed
- AI Chat Integration with all WebTools
- AI Chat WebTool for use with MP and/or QGC
- Non-GPS Position Estimation Using 3D Camera and Pre-Generated Map
- Proposal for Gazebo Plug-in Model of a Motor - ArduPilot
- SITL AI Reinforcement Learning Concept Script
Source checked Sep 28, 2026
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2024Google Summer of CodeAnnual program · 4 projects indexed
- All-in-One System Identification Toolkit for ArduPilot Platforms
- High Altitude Non-GPS Position Estimation
- MAVProxy AI Chat Enhancements
- Visual Follow-me using AI
Source checked Sep 28, 2026
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2023Google Summer of CodeAnnual program · 4 projects indexed
- Camera and Gimbal enhancements
- GPS-Denied Autonomous Exploration with ROS 2
- Improvements for ROS2 Support for Ardupilot
- MultiCopter Swarm Avoidance
Source checked Sep 28, 2026
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2022Google Summer of CodeAnnual program · 4 projects indexed
- Boat Object Avoidance with Luxonis AI Camera Using Image Segmentation
- Custom Controller Implementation Using MathWorks Simulink Code Generation
- Rover AutoDocking
- Update ROS integration for Non-GPS navigation and off-board path-planning
Source checked Sep 28, 2026
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2021Google Summer of CodeAnnual program · 3 projects indexed
Source checked Sep 28, 2026
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2020Google Summer of CodeAnnual program · 5 projects indexed
- EKF Smart Lane Switching
- Enhancements of non-GPS navigation and object avoidance with Realsense cameras
- Improvements to Object Avoidance in Rover & Multicopter
- Matlab Simulink support
- Walking robot support
Source checked Sep 28, 2026
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2019Google Summer of CodeAnnual program · 5 projects indexed
- AirSim Simulator Support for Ardupilot SITL
- Development of Autonomous Autorotations for Traditional Helicopters
- Further Development of Rover Sailboat Support
- Integration of ArduPilot and VIO tracking camera for GPS-less localization and navigation
- MAVProxy GUI and module development
Source checked Sep 28, 2026
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2018Google Summer of CodeAnnual program · 5 projects indexed
- Complex Autonomous Tasks Onboard a UAV using Monocular Cameras
- Implementation of Balance Bot with Ardupilot
- Live Video Improvements For APSync
- Mapping and Planning for obstacle avoidance
- UAVCAN Drivers and Documentation Update
Source checked Sep 28, 2026
Participation imported from the GSoC Organizations archive snapshot; this historical listing is not an application-status claim.
2017Google Summer of CodeAnnual program · 3 projects indexed
- Make APMRover2 a reference of generic UGV platform
- Safe Return-To-Launch for ArduPilot
- Sensor Head Port
Source checked Sep 28, 2026
Participation imported from the GSoC Organizations archive snapshot; this historical listing is not an application-status claim.