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Basically the idea is to have semi-autonomous robots running around on hovercraft. Right now we are concentrating on creating the chassis.<BR>
 
Basically the idea is to have semi-autonomous robots running around on hovercraft. Right now we are concentrating on creating the chassis.<BR>
 
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'''Mark I Prototype'''
 
'''Mark I Prototype'''

Revision as of 02:47, 27 January 2007

Hovercraft Robots


Basically the idea is to have semi-autonomous robots running around on hovercraft. Right now we are concentrating on creating the chassis.

Progress


Mark I Prototype
Comeplete failure but we did learn some valuable info on skirt size and stiffness. (Strages add your pics please)

Mark II prototype

Significantly more successful. We added a much larger, lighter, and flexible skirt. We also added a cardboard platform to help distribute the weight. After adding reinforcements to the side and "cargo" the hovercraft attained the proper air cushion.
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Mark III prototype
Not built yet. Suggest making a much larger platform and mounting the skirt around the intake hole rather than around the edge of the platform.