Energy requirements for robot lost at sea

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by T X, Aug 28, 2023.

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  1. T X
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    T X Junior Member

    Modified wheels based on SHOALBOT:

    [​IMG]

    Some minor modelling flaws, but hopefully the concept holds water.
     
    T X, Sep 12, 2023
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  3. mitchgrunes
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    mitchgrunes Senior Member

    What if inside the wheel rim, you actually have a water turbine, instead of spokes?

    Could that work?

    I'm sure it isn't as efficient as a dedicated propeller, but you are looking for a dual purpose device, which are almost never as efficient as single purpose devices.
     
    mitchgrunes, Oct 6, 2023
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