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26 Oct 2010 » Helicopter

A flying vehicle using a vertically(as opposed to horizontally) orientated Helical Blade - or propeller. That is - it acts in a vertical plane to maintain the height of the vehicle. It is this that allows helicopters to move in a very different way from a jet based plane. A jet, or forward based prop plane is not usually able to hover, or affect a vertical take of and landing (VTOL), with a few notable exceptions.more...

12 Oct 2005 » Impeller

An impeller is more efficient at moving and pressurising fluid than a propeller. It consists of the same propeller blades, possible longer along its axis and with a smaller radius, enclosed in a fairly tight fitting enclosure.more...

11 Sep 2005 » Scrapheap Challenge

This is one of Orions favourite game shows, hosted by Robert Llewelyn and Lisa Rodgers. It is very inspirational and embodies a lot of the principles underlying OrionRobots.more...

29 Jul 2005 » Internal Combustion Engine

You will rarely, if ever find these in robotic applications outside of the Darpa Grand Challenge.more...

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