Thesis: S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2019 ; Cataloged from PDF version of thesis. ; Includes bibliographical references (pages 39-40). ; This thesis describes the design and testing of a quadcopter that capable of both driving and flying. This was achieved by mounting quadcopter motors and propellers to the center of each of the robot's four wheels. The wheels are then capable of changing orientation in order to allow the robot to either drive or fly. Each of these wheels contains a gearing and bearing system that decouples the rotation of the wheels from the rotation of the propellers and also houses the system's landing gear. The prototype described in this thesis is capable of driving on flat surfaces as well as vertical take-off and landing. Further improvements to the system would be required in order for it to perform longer flights, complex aerial maneuvers, drive on uneven surfaces, or carry additional payloads. ; by Crystal Winston. ; S.B. ; S.B. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering


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    Title :

    A Multi-modal Robot for Ground and Aerial Locomotion



    Publication date :

    2019-01-01


    Remarks:

    1130059596


    Type of media :

    Theses


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



    Classification :

    DDC:    629




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