Project MENTHON: Workshop at the UniBW

As part of the MENTHON project, a joint demonstration took place on October 31, 2025 together with our partners AID and HAT.tec. We were pleased to welcome representatives from the VDI project management agency as well as associated partners from the DGzRS and the Bergwacht Penzberg.

During the event, we showcased the capabilities of the AUSPEX framework in realistic search and rescue scenarios. One scenario demonstrated how a missing person was located by a heterogeneous drone swarm, identified using advanced object detection, and subsequently supported by a second drone that delivered a first-aid kit directly to the position.

In addition to the live demonstrations, technical presentations were held and further real-world mission scenarios were discussed. The day concluded with a joint dinner for all participants. The deployed drone swarm consisted of an MK-20 multicopter (ArduPilot) equipped with a zoom and thermal camera, as well as two Holybro X500 v2 (PX4) drones – one carrying a camera and the other transporting a first-aid kit.