Entomologist
In July, 2000, the United States Patent Office awarded a patent to Georgia Institute of Technology Research Company, because Michelson of the company invented insect insect, also known as multimodal electromechanical insect. According to U.S. Pat. No.6,082,671,the insect machine is designed for indoor operation. It will simulate the flight of insects by flapping its wings to generate lift. In addition, researchers are studying ways to let insects crawl through corridors and ventilation systems and under doors.
Let's look at the basic components of insects:
1. fuselage-just like a bigger plane, this is the shell of the machine, which contains the power supply and the main fuel tank. All other parts of the insect are connected to the fuselage.
2. Wings-There are two wings, located at the front and the rear respectively, which are pivotally mounted on the fuselage in an X-shaped structure. These wings are made of film. Hard and flexible veins are connected with the wing at the fuselage joint, which provides the required curve for the wing to generate lift when swinging up and down.
3. Chemical Muscle (RCM)- A compact non-combustion engine is connected to the wing to generate vibration.
Sensors-Sensors are responsible for detecting the situation in front, below and on the side.
4. Camera-There is no mini camera in the prototype, but the final version can carry a camera or an olfactory sensor. This sensor will detect the smell, and insects will track the smell until they find its source.
5. Surface control mechanism-When the insect machine is used for ground tasks, this mechanism can help navigation.
6. Legs/feet-also known as surface moving engines, these components can provide anti-rolling inertia and auxiliary fuel storage.
Insects provide energy through chemical reactions. Unit propellant injected into the fuselage produces a chemical reaction that can release gas. The gas pressure gradually increases, squeezing the piston in the fuselage. This piston is connected to the wing through a pivot, which makes the wing vibrate quickly. Some gas is exhausted through the ventilation holes on the wing, which can be used to change the lift on any wing and turn the equipment. Insect birds have a wingspan of 25 cm. Michelson said: "The next step is to reduce the size of RCM equipment to the size of insects."
In a device the size of a housefly, each part must perform multiple tasks. For example, a radio antenna connected to the back of the device can also act as a navigation stabilizer. The legs can store fuel to adjust the weight of the equipment and play a balance role in flight.