Flier (BEAM)

In BEAM robotics, a flier is an aero-robot that functions in an atmospheric environment. They possess a driven mode of locomotion through and/or supported by the atmosphere. Fliers include various designs, but usually lie within a device class that can be delineated as aircraft, which includes any vehicle designed to move through the air (aerodynes or aerostats).

One idea for a solar powered blimp is to use the principle of the Solar balloon, and a standard photopopper circuit.

Genera

Helicopter : Powered rotor provides both lift and propulsion; Utilizes differential thrust to hop toward brighter areas (aka. "Hoppers")
Airplane : 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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