RescueBot Concepts January 17 th, 2013
Objective As many ideas/concepts as possible Start to evaluate concepts
“Sphero Ball” Hamster-Wheel-Style Rover are&list=PLSdn63ba-PlbdmGjNhNDya-HgL64i5op-
“Ballbot” Spherical Robot Gyroscopic balancing Helium Tank Inflatable balloon Rubber layer for grip kK-o4Vq-A
“HyTAQ Robot” Rolling-Propeller Concept
Two-Propeller Rolling Concept
Unfolding UAV Concept
Zorb Land-Speeder
“iMummy” Miniature UAV Folded wings – spring loaded Gliding (Save Energy – longer travel) Solar panel wings? Military UAV – can be stored in a 22” long, 5.1” diameter tube carried
“Trekbot Micro Robotic Racer” Two-Wheeled Rover
Miniature Rover with 6 Wheels
“Land Speeder” Propeller-Driven on Skis
Evaluation Weight Concept 1 Concept 2 Concept 3 Concept 4 Payload Capacity Energy Efficiency Mechanical Simplicity Control Law Simplicity Cost Travel Distance Robustness to Wind Robustness to Terrain Impact Toughness Creativity