FreeMotionHandling – autonomous flying Sphere Robot

Unique flying Sphere Robot
Unique flying object: besides the extended flying time, the helium ball also guarantees safe human–machine interaction.

Both gripping and flying have long been a topic for the Bionic Learning Network. In the FreeMotionHandling, Festo has for the first time combined both areas. Look at this: Sphere Robot!

Free Motion Handling By Festo

The indoor flying object can manoeuvre autonomously in any direction, independently picking up and dropping off items where they are required.

Endless degree of freedom: the freely orientable helium ball enables the item being gripped to be set down in the widest range of positions
Endless degree of freedom: the freely orientable helium ball enables the item being gripped to be set down in the widest range of positions.

Flying assistance system for handling in mid-air

The handling system consists of an ultra-light carbon ring with eight adaptive propellers. In the middle of the ring sits a rotatable helium ball with an integrated gripping element. As a result, both man and machine can interact with each other easily and safely, opening up entirely new possibilities for the workplace of the future.

Festo's Flying Sphere Robot Can Grab and Carry Objects
Festo’s Flying Sphere Robot Can Grab and Carry Objects

In this future, people could be supported by the spheres, using them as a flying assistance system – for example, when working at giddying heights or in hard-to-access areas.

Flying assistance system: conceivable application scenarios include working overhead, at dizzying heights or in spaces that are difficult to access
Flying assistance system: conceivable application scenarios include working overhead, at dizzying heights or in spaces that are difficult to access.

 

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