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A stereo visual
sensorial transposition to be used as a hardware plug-in for R/C
models. Will transform any R/C model in a RPV (Remote Piloted
Vehicle) with a high quality subjective visual feedback, for flying
within a 1km range.
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Phase #01 features 4 videocams, 2 for each mono visual channel.
Each mono channel features:
- a narrow
field-high res zone (a few degrees, centered on the visual field).
Resolution ~ 1pixel/0.01°
- a wide field-low
res zone (about 150°). Resolution ~ 1pixel/ 0.5°
- Throughput is 25 frames/sec
Narrow and wide fields are
superposed on the user's interface optical hardware through a
proprietary method
On board hardware
weighs about 300 gr + batteries.
The whole system
is made up of off-the-shelf videocams and lens, transmitter, receiver,
video hardware (total 500 EUR worth for the prototype) + on board
mounting rig + custom optic hardware (about 400 EUR worth for
the prototype)
Product price
is estimated to be <=500 EUR. It is important to notice that
a software superposition of images cannot be afforded at this
price today: the price is kept low -and therefore competitive-
thanks to the optical superposition proprietary method.
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Phase #02 will include an on board 2DOF standard R/C servo mounting
hardware (needed to misalign visual pitch/yaw vector with respect
to the flying platform pitch/yaw) and a user's interface hardware
to detect user's head pitch/yaw and convert it to plain R/C servo
command input. Prototyping for Phase #2 is worth 300 EUR for the
hardware.
Willing to sponsor
the realisation of this article and being offered a partnership
in it?
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