This paper investigates new solutions for robot mobility based on wind propulsion. Different wind energy-conversion configurations are presented that can be employed to propel a land vehicle. The proposed system is based on a vertical multi-wing solution that can be mechanically configured to work as either a wind mill or a sail. The model of a three-wheel robot in wind-sail mode is also recalled showing the influence of wind intensity and direction on the vehicle’s performance.
Wind Propulsion for Robot Surface Mobility / Foglia, Mario; Reina, Giulio; Boschetti, Giovanni. - STAMPA. - 47:(2017), pp. 363-370. (Intervento presentato al convegno 1st International Conference of IFToMM ITALY, IFIT 2016 tenutosi a Vicenza, Italy nel December 01-02, 2016) [10.1007/978-3-319-48375-7_39].
Wind Propulsion for Robot Surface Mobility
Mario Foglia;Giulio Reina;
2017-01-01
Abstract
This paper investigates new solutions for robot mobility based on wind propulsion. Different wind energy-conversion configurations are presented that can be employed to propel a land vehicle. The proposed system is based on a vertical multi-wing solution that can be mechanically configured to work as either a wind mill or a sail. The model of a three-wheel robot in wind-sail mode is also recalled showing the influence of wind intensity and direction on the vehicle’s performance.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
