Collaborative Research: Spherical Sailing Omnidirectional Rovers (SSailORs) for Sustainabl — NSF Award to North Carolina State Uni
This research project will establish the first spherical wind-powered rover capable of moving in all directions, thereby enabling an unprecedented level of persistence (defined as the ability to execute a mission without stopping to recharge) and autonomy (defined as the ability to operate without human intervention).
| Award title | Collaborative Research: Spherical Sailing Omnidirectional Rovers (SSailORs) for Sustainabl |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2348361 |
| Awardee | North Carolina State University |
| City | RALEIGH |
| State | NC |
| Amount obligated | $452,451 |
| Principal investigator | Andre Mazzoleni |
| Program | FRR-Foundationl Rsrch Robotics |
| Start date | 09/01/2024 |
| Abstract | This research project will establish the first spherical wind-powered rover capable of moving in all directions, thereby enabling an unprecedented level of persistence (defined as the ability to execute a mission without stopping to recharge) and autonomy (defined as the ability to operate without human intervention). Analogous to how modern sailboats leverage lifting sails and keels, centerboards, or other vertically oriented foils to enable upwind motion, Spherical Sailing Omnidirectional Rove |
| Source | NSF Awards |
$799/mo
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