a. Description

This video shows the 1.5g microglider capable of phototaxis. Several micromechanical construction close-ups are depicted, as well as integral views on the airplane. In addition, the working principle of the 0.2g Shape Memory Alloy actuator is demonstrated showing clearly its ability to move slowly and controlled precisely in position as well as react quickly to commands. Finally, repeated autonomous phototaxis of this ultra light weight microglider is demonstrated. 
This movie clearly gives an overview on the gliders construction and working principles. The demonstrations of the moving actuator and the phototactic behavior of the robot clearly show its dynamics, low flight speed and maneuverability. 


b. Player Information

The extension is mp4. The movie can easily be played on freeware multimedia players (e.g. QuickTime Player version: 7.1.3)


c. Contact Information

Mirko Kovac 

PhD Student
Laboratory of Intelligent Systems
Ecole Polytechnique Fédéral de Lausanne

EPFL-STI-LIS
ELE 130 (Bâtiment ELE)
Station 11
CH-1015 Lausanne

Voice: +41 21 693 56 87
Fax: +41 21 693 58 59
Mail: mirko.kovac@epfl.ch    
Net: http://lis.epfl.ch/jumpglider 



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