SWARM

Issues with the shell

This past Saturday we got the prototype rolling around on the ground. We ran into some issues.

It’s all fixable stuff. We’ll have to reinforce and redesign the shell.

For the long form from Mike, look below:

1. The shell is buckling severely. This is occuring in the spans between the welds (rather than at the welds.) And it has a shape more consistant with distributed forces parallel to the surface (sideways Read more »

Filed in Progress by Lee | May 1, 2007 | Have your say

Baby’s First Roll

Here’s video of our baby’s first ste…roll!

Original MOV for first video

Original MOV for second video

Original MOV for third video

Find this and other videos on The Rotor Show on blip.tv

Filed in Progress by Lee | May 1, 2007 | Have your say

Under its own power

We now have an orb that runs under its own power!

Original AVI

Filed in Progress by Lee | May 1, 2007 | Have your say

Prototype Progress

Here is a diagram of the orb prototype so far-

Filed in Progress by Michael | April 27, 2007 | Have your say

Keep them dogies rollin…

Good news everyone! We have a rolling orb as of last night. It doesn’t steer yet and the drivetrain needs some work, but she rolls under her own power. Videos up Real Soon Now.

This came together impressively quickly: I am consistently awed by this team. A big thanks to everyone — you know who you are.

Filed in Progress by Jonathan | April 25, 2007 | Have your say

Shell Prototype

Videos of the prototype shell, finished by Michael late last night.

Download the original AVI

Filed in Progress by admin | April 20, 2007 | Have your say

Happy Orb Day!

Congratulations SWARM, you’ve given birth to a happy baby orb! Soon, your scion will be rolling through the world, finding its own way through unimaginable adventures. Enjoy the moment, they grow up so fast these days.