Application Of Japanese Origami Ball For Floating Multirotor Aerial Robot

Abstract

In this work, we propose the application of Japanese<br> “Origami” art for a floating function of a small aerial vehicle such as a<br> hexarotor. A preliminary experiment was conducted using Origami<br> magic balls mounted under a hexarotor. This magic ball can expand<br> and shrink using an air pump during free flying. Using this interesting<br> and functional concept, it promises to reduce the resistance of wind as<br> well as reduce the energy consumption when the Origami balls are<br> deflated. This approach can be particularly useful in rescue emergency<br> situations. Furthermore, there are many unexpected reasons that may<br> cause the multi-rotor has to land on the surface of water due to<br> problems with the communication between the aircraft and the ground<br> station. In addition, a complementary experiment was designed to<br> prove that the hexarotor can fly maintaining the stability and also,<br> takes off and lands on the surface of water using air balloons.