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I wonder how much energy rotating a flywheel to move compares to something like a snake or fish? I'd've thought wiggling around would be less energetic... but m
by monk_e_boy 11y ago
I wonder how much energy rotating a flywheel to move compares to something like a snake or fish? I'd've thought wiggling around would be less energetic... but maybe a cube covered with solar panels would work better.
- masklinn 11y agoMaybe ask the Cubli[0] people? Gajamohan Mohanarajah was apparently active on youtube and G+ in the past, and Raffaello D'Andrea has a contact form on his website. [0] http://raffaello.name/projects/cubli/ http://raffaello.name/projects/cubli/
- Asbostos 11y agoPart of it could be regenerated, though these ones are using mechanical brakes. Though, is energy use really a serious limitation in a lander/rover? These things hang around for months or more, so they can recharge from the sun just by waiting a bit.
- ori_b 11y agoThe longer they wait, the more dust settles, and the less energy they produce.