BioRobots, LLC Richard Bachmann, President Cleveland, OH Incorporated in 2002 Goal: Commercialize technology developed by Roger Quinn et al. in biologically inspired robotics at Case Western Reserve University since 1990 2004 – current: under SBIR contract to develop Micro Air-Land Vehicle Pursuing opportunities in other markets
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BioRobots, LLC Richard Bachmann, President Cleveland, OH Incorporated in 2002 Goal: Commercialize technology developed
by Roger Quinn et al. in biologically inspired robotics at Case Western Reserve University since 1990
2004 – current: under SBIR contract to develop Micro Air-Land Vehicle
Pursuing opportunities in other markets
The Morphing Micro Air-Land Vehicle (MMALV)
Technology Interchange Workshop
12-13 Sept 2007
Ft. Walton Beach
The Opportunity Range of missions would benefit from vehicle
with following capabilities: Rapid deployment
Small - "organic" resource for warfighter Preferably fully assembled
Medium/long range deployment Able to traverse intervening terrain Cover distance quickly
Precision insertion at target location Terrestrial vehicle
The Problem
Previous generation of vehicles Single mode of locomotion Small aerial
Long-range Unable to perform close-range, static inspection
Small terrestrial Great for close-range, static inspection Typically slow, limited terrain mobility
The Solution A vehicle with the following characteristics/
performance requirements: Multi-mode capable: Fly and Crawl Transition between modes: Land, Take-off? Useful range ≥ 1 mile Small (Wingspan ≤ 12") Light (Weight < 1 lb.) Sensor payload for effective reconnaissance
The Morphing Micro Air-Land Vehicle (MALV)
Technological Groundwork Integrate world-leading tech in small flying robotics
and small walking robotics UF-MAV – developed at University of Florida
Flexible wing enhances stability through passive washout Mini-Whegs™ - developed at Case Western Reserve U.
Wheel-leg provides speed of wheel, mobility of leg
1cm
Figure 1. Photograph showing relative sizes of the Mini-Whegs IV robot and a Blaberus gigantius cockroach.
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MALV
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Potential Missions
FCS battlespace surveillance (solicitation) IED inspection Ingress – hard target infiltration Search and rescue Homeland security Police and Fire
Scenarios Investigated
IED Inspection Under car inspection video Simulated IED approach video Autonomous control video
Roof-top surveillance video Ingress video Search and rescue video
Current Progress Ruggedness improved
More durable wheel-leg drive system Components hard mounted
Fabrication repeatability improved Components hard mounted – control C.G. location
for consistent dynamics Compartmentalization
Autopilot implemented for aerial navigation Wingspan increased for needed payload
PDA user interface developed
BioRobots' Intellectual Property Vehicle with Compliant Drive Train
6,964,309
Highly Mobile Robots that Run and Jump 7,249,640
Vehicle Configured for Aerial and Terrestrial Locomotion Utility application filed