University of Maryland’s Research Experience for Undergraduates in Miniature Robotics
Sponsored by the National Science Foundation
ROBO RAVEN: Flapping Wing Miniature Air Vehicle Project
To see more about this project: http://robotics.umd.edu/news/news_story.php?id=7337
- Designed, fabricated, and tested a new drive mechanism to accommodate efficient manufacturing methods
- Designed and animated flapping motion in Pro/ENGINEER
- Laser cut major components after evaluating other methods
- Validated flight outside as well as with high speed cameras
- Worked with team for improved system design
Pro/Engineer Model, Fully assembled mechanism, System test stand for high-speed camera analysis
Robo Raven Prototype in Flight