Robo Raven, Maryland Robotics Center, University of Maryland, College Park, USA

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Designer - Maryland Robotics Center

Raven on Wikipedia

 

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Published on Apr 29, 2013

Complete individual wing control allows crazy aerobatics like back flips and dives, previously not possible with mechanical birds! Hawk attack at 1:49.

Check out Dr. S.K. Gupta's blog for the full story:
"Robo Raven: A Step towards Bird-Inspired Flight"

April 30, 2013

Robo Raven Twins Learning Aerobatics!

Published on Jul 25, 2013

Multiple Robo Ravens flying together doing more acrobatics! Check out the vertical drop spin at 0:19.

Robo Raven III: Integrating Solar Cells into Wings (UMD Robotics)

Published on Sep 27, 2013

Robo Raven III is the first robotic bird that that flies on batteries charged by on board solar cells.

 

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Article "Pioneering flight of 'Robo Raven' is major breakthrough for micro air vehicles"

May 1, 2013

 

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Article "UMD Robot Bird Takes Maneuverability to New Height"

April 30, 2013

 

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Article "Is this the ultimate bird of prey?: 'Robo-Raven' so realistic it could become a weapon of war (despite losing out to a REAL hawk during testing!)"

by Ellie Zolfagharifard
June 8, 2013

 

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Robo Raven III Generating More Power While Flying

Published on Mar 19, 2014

This version of Robo Raven III has 22 flexible solar panels integrated into the wings, providing the robot with more power than ever before.

 

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Robo Raven IV: Autonomy

Published on Mar 29, 2014

Robo Raven IV is the first robotic bird that can fly outside autonomously with independent wing control! This video shows the autonomous loitering function, demonstrating auto-stabilization and nagivation.

The mini-map on the lower left is the GPS log from the onboard flash memory.

 

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Robo Raven: RC Car Assisted Takeoff

Published on Aug 29, 2014

Robo Raven takes flight from a remote controlled car.

 

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Robo-raven performs aerial acrobatics

Published on Feb 19, 2015

A flying robot that can move each wing independently is capable of precise aerial manoeuvres that mimic a real bird's abilities

Full story: "Robo-raven morphs its wings to back flip in mid-air"

by Sandrine Ceurstemont
February 19, 2015

 

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Robo Raven II: System Optimization

Published on Mar 16, 2015

Robo Raven II optimizes the design of flapping wing air vehicles by studying the subsystems. By optimizing their combined functionality, design objectives are reached and performance is improved. Key design parameters (flapping gait, wing size, motors) are always interacting and must be considered together. Appropriate selection of each of these allows challenging flights in cold weather.

This test flight was filmed by a quadcopter. The outside temperature was 10 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

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Robo Raven IIIv3

Published on Apr 14, 2015

This latest version of Robo Raven III consists of solar cells integrated into the wings, body, and tail of the robotic bird providing the longest flight for this vehicle so far.

 

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Robo Raven V: Mixed Breed

Published on Apr 21, 2015

Robo Raven V utilizes both wings and propellers to generate a significantly greater amount of thrust and maneuverability, allowing it to perform tighter and more controlled aerobatics, carry greater payloads, fly for longer, and do realistic soaring and gliding.

 

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Robo Raven V: Take Off

Published on Apr 22, 2015

Robo Raven V takes off unassisted.

 

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Robo Raven on Robo Nation TV

Published on May 21, 2015

This featured segment was made for RoboNation TV - a program of the AUVSI Foundation.

 

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Robo Raven Flock: Quad Cam

Published on Jun 12, 2015

Quad copter cam of Robo Raven flock flying together.

 

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Robo Raven V Gets a Searchlight to Do Nighttime Missions

Published on Jun 12, 2015

An LED searchlight lets Robo Raven V search a field at night.

 

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Robo Raven III v4

Published on Jul 30, 2015

This is the latest version of Robo Raven III also known as Robo Raven III V4. These larger wings have flexible solar cells giving the vehicle an extra 10 Watts of power. This allows this robotic bird to fly longer and recharge outdoors.

 

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Robo Raven Plays Hedwig

Published on Jul 31, 2015

Robo Raven V from the University of Maryland can soar, flip, dive, and deliver magical letters just like Hedwig!

 

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Researchers@Work: Robo Raven - The Robotic Bird

Published on Jun 4, 2013

Researchers from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and the University of Maryland teamed to create Robo-Raven, a robotic bird that can perform extreme aerobatics that no other mechanical bird has ever been able to perform. Hear from ARL Researcher John Gerdes on ARL's collaboration with UMD and potential future military uses of this technology.

The research on Robo Raven conducted at the University of Maryland was supported by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research.