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Epson Creates Tiny Flying Robot

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the really-expensive-remote-control-helicopters dept.

xyote writes "As reported by the Inquirer. More info on Epson's website with a nice picture with explanatory labels and all. It weighs a little over 10g, uses an 'ultra-thin ultrasonic' motor and Bluetooth for remote control." Epson is using the robot to showcase their micromechatronics technology, and by exhibiting it, they hope to discover and test problems with using robots in three dimensions.

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  1. Re:Where does the power come from? by Perl-Pusher · · Score: 5, Informative

    Power: 3.5 V
    Power consumption: 3 W
    Wireless module/control units: About 2.5 g
    Sensors: About 0.9 g
    Mechanism: About 5.1 g
    Total weight: About 8.9 g

    Seems to me it would have to be tethered
    2.5+5.1+0.9=8.5g
    Anyone know of a battery that can provide 3.5V @ 3W and only weighs .4 grams?