{"product_id":"conceptual-study-of-rotary-wing-microrobotics-kelson-d-chabak-9781288315628","title":"Conceptual Study of Rotary-Wing Microrobotics","description":"This thesis presents a novel rotary-wing micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) robot design. Two MEMS wing designs were designed, fabricated and tested including one that possesses features conducive to insect level aerodynamics. Two methods for fabricating an angled wing were also attempted with photoresist and CrystalBondTM to create an angle of attack. One particular design consisted of the wing designs mounted on a gear which are driven by MEMS actuators. MEMS comb drive actuators were analyzed, simulated and tested as a feasible drive system. The comb drive resonators were also designed orthogonally which successfully rotated a gear without wings. With wings attached to the gear, orthogonal MEMS thermal actuators demonstrated wing rotation with limited success. Multi-disciplinary theoretical expressions were formulated to account for necessary mechanical force, allowable mass for lift, and electrical power requirements. The robot design did not achieve flight, but the small pieces presented in this research with minor modifications are promising for a potential complete robot design under 1 cm2 wingspan. The complete robot design would work best in a symmetrical quad-rotor configuration for simpler maneuverability and control. The military's method to gather surveillance, reconnaissance and intelligence could be transformed given a MEMS rotary-wing robot's diminutive size and multi-role capabilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kelson D. Chabak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1288315627\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781288315628\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Biblioscholar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/19\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.37d","brand":"Kelson D. Chabak","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47611340030207,"sku":"9781288315628","price":57.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e4a0b221-5574-424b-9435-e9fff44723c9.jpg?v=1764513260","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/conceptual-study-of-rotary-wing-microrobotics-kelson-d-chabak-9781288315628","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}