Design and Rapid Prototyping of Deformable Rotors for Amphibious Navigation in Water and Air DOI Creative Commons

Chengrong Du,

Dongbiao Zhao

Machines, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(12), С. 837 - 837

Опубликована: Ноя. 22, 2024

This paper aims to report the design of a mechanism drive propeller deform between an aerial and one aquatic shape. can realize deformation blade angle, radius, twist angle distribution section thickness. Inspired by Kresling origami structure utilizing its rotation-folding motion characteristics, hub with variable is designed. A unit (S-unit) extensional-torsional kinematic characteristics designed through analysis spherical four-bar mechanism. rib support fixed linkages s-unit achieve change in Based on analysis, coordinate transformation method has been used establish relationship shape The extension, distribution, thickness are analyzed. ability proposed be verified then simulation rapid prototyping based 3-D printing. It proved that applicable deformable design. prototype testing validates stable However, due relatively large self-weight structure, slight deformation. In subsequent work, structural strength issue needs emphasized.

Язык: Английский

Tethered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles—A Systematic Review DOI Creative Commons
Miguel Marques, Sandro Augusto Magalhães, Filipe Neves dos Santos

и другие.

Robotics, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 12(4), С. 117 - 117

Опубликована: Авг. 14, 2023

In recent years, there has been a remarkable surge in the development and research of tethered aerial systems, thus reflecting growing interest their diverse applications. Long-term missions involving vehicles present significant challenges due to limitations current battery solutions. Tethered can circumvent such restrictions by receiving power from an element on ground as station or mobile terrestrial platform. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) also be applied load transportation achieved single multiple UAVs. This paper presents comprehensive systematic literature review, with special focus solutions published last five years (2017–2022). It emphasizes key characteristics that are capable grouping publications application scope, propulsion method, energy transfer solution, perception sensors, control techniques adopted. The search was performed six different databases, thereby resulting 1172 unique publications, which 182 were considered for inclusion data extraction phase this review. Among various aircraft types, multirotors emerged most widely used category. We identified variations scope UAVs, leading tailored approaches each use case, fixed-wing model being predominant wind generation lighter-than-air meteorology field. Notably, classical Proportional–Integral–Derivative (PID) scheme methodology across surveyed publications. Regarding techniques, did not explicitly describe approach. However, among those did, high-voltage DC preferred solution. summary, review provides valuable insights into state showcasing potential robust sustainable alternative address associated long-duration transportation.

Язык: Английский

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Design and experiment of a multimodal aerial aquatic vehicle with morphing wing and tilting rotors DOI Creative Commons
Minghai Xia,

Baocai Wang,

Zirong Luo

и другие.

Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(2)

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025

Aerial aquatic vehicles have wide prospects in scientific and industrial fields because of their cross-domain locomotion ability. To improve the operation capacity aerial vehicles, a novel multimodal hybrid vehicle was proposed this paper. The combined advantages fixed-wing aircraft multirotor aircraft. Owing to special morphing wing tilting rotors mechanism, reconfigurable adapt variety missions, including long distance flight, vertical take-off landing, underwater locomotion. structure designed, operating method different modes were discussed. Then kinematic dynamic models analyzed terms modes, respectively. attitude control allocation algorithm established for control. Finally, experiments air wing, motion conducted. results showed that performed good flight stability could move freely underwater. fold expand itself resistance reduction long-distance verified feasibility strategy.

Язык: Английский

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Gotta Catch 'em All, Safely! Aerial-Deployed Soft Underwater Gripper DOI
Luca Romanello,

Daniel Joseph Amir,

Heinrich Stengel

и другие.

Опубликована: Апрель 14, 2024

Underwater soft grippers exhibit potential for applications such as monitoring, research, and object retrieval. However, existing underwater gripping techniques frequently cause disturbances to ecosystems. In response this challenge, we present a novel framework comprising lightweight gripper affixed custom submarine pod deployable via drone. This approach minimizes water disturbance enables efficient navigation target areas, enhancing overall mission effectiveness. The allows motion is characterized by four degrees of freedom. It provided with buoyancy system, two pumps differential thrust pitching. system adjustments up depth 6 meters, well in the plane. 3-fingered manufactured out silicone was successfully tested on objects different shapes sizes, demonstrating maximum pulling force 8 N when underwater. reliability tank tracking its attitude energy consumption during grasping maneuvers. also accomplished successful lake, where it deployed hexacopter. Overall, integration expands operational capabilities grasping, makes missions more easy automate, causing less ecosystem.

Язык: Английский

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Autonomous UAS-based Water Fluorescence Mapping and Targeted Sampling DOI

Kazi Ragib Ishraq Sanim,

Caitlyn M. English, Zechariah B. Kitzhaber

и другие.

Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 108(2)

Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2023

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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Design and Rapid Prototyping of Deformable Rotors for Amphibious Navigation in Water and Air DOI Creative Commons

Chengrong Du,

Dongbiao Zhao

Machines, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(12), С. 837 - 837

Опубликована: Ноя. 22, 2024

This paper aims to report the design of a mechanism drive propeller deform between an aerial and one aquatic shape. can realize deformation blade angle, radius, twist angle distribution section thickness. Inspired by Kresling origami structure utilizing its rotation-folding motion characteristics, hub with variable is designed. A unit (S-unit) extensional-torsional kinematic characteristics designed through analysis spherical four-bar mechanism. rib support fixed linkages s-unit achieve change in Based on analysis, coordinate transformation method has been used establish relationship shape The extension, distribution, thickness are analyzed. ability proposed be verified then simulation rapid prototyping based 3-D printing. It proved that applicable deformable design. prototype testing validates stable However, due relatively large self-weight structure, slight deformation. In subsequent work, structural strength issue needs emphasized.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0