Experimental Energy Consumption Analysis of a Flapping-Wing Robot

06/01/2023
by   Raul Tapia, et al.
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One of the motivations for exploring flapping-wing aerial robotic systems is to seek energy reduction, by maintaining manoeuvrability, compared to conventional unmanned aerial systems. A Flapping Wing Flying Robot (FWFR) can glide in favourable wind conditions, decreasing energy consumption significantly. In addition, it is also necessary to investigate the power consumption of the components in the flapping-wing robot. In this work, two sets of the FWFR components are analyzed in terms of power consumption: a) motor/electronics components and b) a vision system for monitoring the environment during the flight. A measurement device is used to record the power utilization of the motors in the launching and ascending phases of the flight and also in cruising flight around the desired height. Additionally, an analysis of event cameras and stereo vision systems in terms of energy consumption has been performed. The results provide a first step towards decreasing battery usage and, consequently, providing additional flight time.

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