Flier (BEAM) - Genera

Genera

  • Helicopter : Powered rotor provides both lift and propulsion; Utilizes differential thrust to hop toward brighter areas (aka. "Hoppers")
  • Plane : Aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets; Usually powered via non-solar power source (such as pneumatic or battery); Solar power for control.
  • Blimp : Aircraft that has neutrally-buoyant balloon for lift; Solar power for control and propulsion.
BEAM robotics
Types
  • Audiotrope
  • Phototrope
  • Radiotrope
  • Thermotrope
General
  • Climbers
  • Crawlers
  • Fliers
  • Jumpers
  • Sitters
  • Sliders
  • Squirmers
  • Rollers
  • Swimmers
  • Walkers
BEAMbot types
  • Analog robot
  • Phototrope
  • Solarroller
  • Turtle (robot)
  • Stiquito
See also
Robotics
Mark Tilden


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