Difference between revisions of "Hovercraft Robots"
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| − | 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. [[Image:DSCN1048.JPG|thumb|]]<br> | + | 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. [[Image:DSCN1048.JPG|thumb|Fully inflated Mark II]]<br> |
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'''Mark III prototype''' <br> | '''Mark III prototype''' <br> | ||
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. <br> | 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. <br> | ||
Revision as of 02:48, 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
Complete failure but we did learn some valuable info on skirt size and stiffness. (Strages add your pics please)
Mark II prototype
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.
