Levitation sensation! micro-robo-flyer

[Taro Toporific]

Epson invents tiny flying micro-robot - Levitation sensation
INQUIRER / Tuesday 18 November 2003, 11:14
Seiko Epson is to show off the µFR – a micro flying robot – at the International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo later this week. The flying robot uses two rotating propellors powered by an ultra-thin ultrasonic motor, said Epson, and balances in mid air by using a stabilising mechanism that uses a linear actuator.

[NeoNecroNomiCron]

Here is one i made earlier:



Details which the inquirier said that were not available:

Features

Small, lightweight, high-output ultrasonic motor
According to company research, the FR's actuator has the world's highest power-weight ratio.
Low power consumption wireless module
According to company research, the wireless module has the lowest power consumption in the world
Mid-air control technology
The FR features the world's first center-of-mass movement control by means of a linear actuator.
High-density mounting technology
The ultra-small circuit carries both a high-frequency circuit and a control circuit.
General Specifications
1. Power: 3.5 V
2. Power consumption: 3 W
3. Dimensions
Diameter: About 130 mm
Height: About 70 mm
4. Levitation power: About 13 g/f
5. Weight
Total weight: About 8.9 g
Wireless module/control units: About 2.5 g
Sensors: About 0.9 g
Mechanism: About 5.1 g

Now if i could only mount a gun and a camera on it...

[dingosatemybaby]

>Now if i could only mount a gun and a camera on it...

LOL! (Voice of Flounder from "Animal House) Oh man, that'd be GREAT!

[Steve Bildermann]

The Future Now: Japanese Kokoro Dreams and the Osaka University present a relastic looking female robot at the International Robot Exhibition 2003.

The Actroid or Actress Robot can speak, blink with her eyes and feature several facial expressions. The face looks similar to computer animated humans like in the Final Fantasy Movie. Kokoro Dreams has a product page on the Actriod.

Glad they labelled 'em

[leathernick]

Yet another reason science say that "Women are not neccessary"....I guess this model better come with her inflatable sister! Another gripe, can't they make the android any more better looking?

[Caustic Saint]

Yet another reason science say that "Women are not neccessary"....I guess this model better come with her inflatable sister! Another gripe, can't they make the android any more better looking?

I think it's safer, for the future of the species, if it's not too good looking. Can you imagine what's going to happen when these things become a consumer product? Dating sims will take on a whole new life. (I'm getting visions of Ping in Megatokyo...)

[NeoNecroNomiCron]

I am a little into robotics. does anybody have a clue where I can buy such a motor. I have been looking at some sites for micro motors but it would take ages to get stuff delivered. I have seen a few stalls at the back of akihabara, but i was wondering if there is any of you guys into this as a hobby or job?

[NeoNecroNomiCron]

The Future Now: Japanese Kokoro Dreams and the Osaka University present a relastic looking female robot at the International Robot Exhibition 2003.

The Actroid or Actress Robot can speak, blink with her eyes and feature several facial expressions. The face looks similar to computer animated humans like in the Final Fantasy Movie. Kokoro Dreams has a product page on the Actriod.

Glad they labelled 'em

Heres an other picture:
http://jp.a1.yimg.com/7/50/6316/1069209151/img.news.yahoo.co.jp/images/20031119/jijp/20031119-01542302-jijp-dom-view-001.jpg

She looks like somebody with prostetic legs and arms not to mention face.

[Caustic Saint]

She looks like somebody with prostetic legs and arms not to mention face.

You mean like this picture?

[Taro Toporific]

Now if i could only mount a gun and a camera on it...

New version, autonomous with Bluetooth w00t!
Honey, I shrunk the robo-copter



Epson Announces Advanced Model of Micro-Flying Robot
Epson's microFR-II
Aug 18, 2004 / Tokyo (JCNN)- Seiko Epson (TSE: 6724) has announced the successful development of a lighter and more advanced successor to the FR, the world's smallest and lightest micro-flying robot.
Utilizing advanced micromechatronics technology, Epson has redefined the state of the art with its FR-II micro-flying robot, which also features Bluetooth wireless control and independent flight.
The FR-II will be on display at the Emerging Technology Fair, part of the Future Creation Fair that runs from August 27 to 30 at the Tokyo International Forum.