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General Misc => Robot Videos => Topic started by: Admin on July 22, 2011, 09:03:27 AM

Title: cyclocopter (a different type of quad-rotor)
Post by: Admin on July 22, 2011, 09:03:27 AM

We've seen the complex omni-directional thruster design work underwater (http://www.societyofrobots.com/robotforum/index.php?topic=13879.0), so here is one working in the air at the University of Maryland. It's still in the early prototype stage but looks like it has a lot of potential.

There isn't any good data yet on how it compares to a more traditional quad-rotor.

I question whether the added complexity/weight and possibly lower efficiency is actually a good trade-off for possibly enhanced mobility . . .

more info:
http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/mutant-quadrotor-mav-lifts-off-after-a-century-of-development (http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/mutant-quadrotor-mav-lifts-off-after-a-century-of-development)

Cycloidal Rotor Aircraft (Cyclocopter or Cyclogyro) -- Moble Benedict (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF8TV2PVWlI#)

Title: Re: cyclocopter (a different type of quad-rotor)
Post by: TrickyNekro on July 28, 2011, 07:38:27 AM

Why do I still prefer the good old helicopter....

Think of it... the more engines the more loses still quad rotors don't really get more mobility than a full 3D helicopter.