The patent shows a holonomic robot, able to move at will without the need for additional movements.
Star Wars: Episode VII will present a new drone called BB-8, which we know very little, as it is the first time that can be seen in a movie Star Wars.
The curiosity prompted some people to create the site How does BB-8 Work? (How does BB-8?), And then start an investigation to get to the guts of the drone and know all the details of its operation.
So far, what has been discovered due to a patent that describes a device although of a much larger size, because in the upper part similar to BB-8 features could hold a person sitting.
According to the patent, the movement of the BB-8 is holonomic. That is, you can instantly change direction without making a previous motion. For example, a car is not holonomic therefore need to change direction and turn the wheel tires in the desired direction. A holonomic robot – like BB-8 – can change direction at will
The patent was registered by Disney, a company that holds the rights to LucasFilm and Star Wars . since the end of 2014.
The patent also shows several versions of holonomic robot, and only one of them is quite similar to BB-8. According to the data in that variable, into the round body it is a system that moves the device. The system is composed of several parts, as a tube always maintains the same position. The system also has wheels to rotate the sphere in any horizontal direction. These wheels are connected to an engine which has gyroscopes and accelerometers to determine the location of the body.
However, it is not safe so be the final operation of the drone of Star Wars . On the other hand, site creators have also posted a second thought about the inner workings of BB-8 in the plans used more internal components and their functions are more complicated.
It may be Disney or the film itself Star Wars which finally unveil all the details of how this works drone friend round.
( Via Polygon )
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