Robotics Research Project

School : Dalian Maple Leaf Foreign Nationals School

Teacher : Ms. Monireh Kandi
Time : Second Term 2008-2009
Robotics Research
Project
~ Microbots ~

Hiromi Komorita
Grade 9
Robotics
 - Introduction -
What is a “Microbot”? What different types
Microbots are a type of microbots are
of robots which is there?
very small. Usually Different types of
their dimensions are microbots were
smaller than 1mm. invented for
medications,
aviations, etc.
 The Micro Flying Robot : FR-II
 This microbot is only 85mm
tall, and 136mm wide. (This is
the size that can almost fit in a
pocket.)

 Without the batteries, this

weighs only 12.3 grams.

 This is recorded in the

Guinness Book of Records as
the most small, light, flying
robot.
FR-II design : Linear Actuator
Problem: need light parts for
the robot to fly
independently in the air.
Solution: was found in these
newly invented robotic
parts:
 World’s smallest and
lightest gyro-sensor
 Ultra-thin more powerfully
designed ultrasonic
motors
 Best fitting shaped rotor
FR-II design : Contra Rotating Propeller

 Uses a set of propellers which turn in opposite direction.

 no rotational air flow because of the engine
pushing the air evenly to both propellers.
 A propeller would still work even if one of them was
disabled.
 Extra info.

Currently it can only fly for 3 mins

maximum.
In the future this will be possibly used for
disaster rescues.
 it will be capable for examining the
damaged place, where it is too
dangerous for human to enter.
 Conclusion

“Microbots” are referred to very small

robots
FR-II, was invented by Seiko Epson
 uses one of the lightest robot parts
 its propellers rotate in opposite
directions
Thank you for watching/listening
to the presentation!!!

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