RescueBot ConceptsJanuary 17th, 2013

Objective

• As many ideas/concepts as possible• Start to evaluate concepts

“Sphero Ball”Hamster-Wheel-Style Rover

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvXcVV27TJE&feature=share&list=PLSdn63ba-PlbdmGjNhNDya-HgL64i5op-

http://www.gosphero.com/

“Ballbot”Spherical Robot

• Gyroscopic balancing• Helium Tank• Inflatable balloon• Rubber layer for grip• http://youtu.be/

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“HyTAQ Robot”Rolling-Propeller Concept

http://youtu.be/KbtkpYIbuCw

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

http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20101010/trekbot-micro-robotic-racer/

Miniature Rover with 6 Wheels

“Land Speeder”Propeller-Driven on Skis

EvaluationWeight

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