| Specification |
Description |
Name |
Gyrobot - From the word Gyrate
which is to spin/revolve and to rotate in circles, and erm - robot! Also "Gyro"
is short for gyroscope, a device that spins. |
| Dimensions |
700mm diameter x 150mm height. |
| Weight |
98kg. |
| Construction |
Steel box section tubular
chassis with steel plate and 25mm Polycarb armour. |
| Weapon |
35kg outer spinning steel rim
with 4 hardened cutting blades attached. Powered by a 750 watt 24 volt Bosch motor. Weapon
timed at 750 RPM. RPM increases to 1500 RPM by simultaneously spinning Gyrobot on the
spot. |
| Power |
2 x 16Ah Hawker 12 volt batteries wired
in series to give 24 volts. |
| Drive |
2 x 750 watt 24 volt Bosch
motors powering chain and sprocket drive. |
| Speed |
About 20 mph. |
| Self Righting Mechanism |
Can run upside down, no inferior
orientation. |
| Cost |
£2000 (Currently). |
