Silent invisible flying robot

By installing transparent cameras and displays on the upper and lower surfaces of the flying robot, real-time images of the sky or ground are displayed, solving the problem of the inability of existing bionic flapping-wing flying robots to become invisible, achieving a visual stealth effect, and enhancing its application potential in the civilian and defense fields.

CN121404571APending Publication Date: 2026-01-27SHENZHEN INST OF ADVANCED TECH CHINESE ACAD OF SCI
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Application Number
CN202411006914.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2024-07-25
Publication Date
2026-01-27

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Technical Problem

While existing biomimetic flapping-wing flying robots are silent, they cannot achieve stealth and lack visual concealment, making them difficult to widely apply in civilian and defense fields.

Method used

Design a silent stealth flying robot by setting transparent miniature cameras and displays on the upper and lower surfaces of the robot body, respectively. The cameras capture images of the sky and the ground, and the displays show the corresponding images in real time, so as to achieve visual stealth by blending into the environment.

Benefits of technology

By displaying real-time images of the sky or ground, flying robots can blend into their environment when flying at high or low altitudes, reducing their visual signature and enhancing their stealth and detection capabilities.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of robots, provides a soundless stealth flying robot, and aims to solve the problem that no stealth bionic flapping wing flying robot exists in the prior art. Comprising a flying robot body, a first camera mounting hole is formed in the upper surface of the flying robot body, a second camera mounting hole is formed in the lower surface of the flying robot body, and the part, except the first camera mounting hole, of the upper surface of the flying robot body is a first non-mounting area; the part, except the second camera mounting hole, of the lower surface of the flying robot body is a second non-mounting area, the first non-mounting area is set as a first display screen, and the second non-mounting area is set as a second display screen; the first micro camera is arranged at the first camera mounting hole; the second micro camera is arranged at the second camera mounting hole; the first display screen is used for displaying pictures acquired by the second micro camera, and the second display screen is used for displaying pictures acquired by the first micro camera.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of robotics, and more specifically, to a silent, stealthy flying robot. Background Technology

[0002] Bionic miniature flapping-wing flying robots are a new type of flying robot designed and manufactured based on bionic principles, mimicking the flight of birds and insects. Compared with fixed-wing and rotary-wing flying robots, bionic flapping-wing flying robots have unique advantages: they possess excellent flight flexibility and high lift, as well as flight stability and anti-interference capabilities. They can fly for extended periods with relatively little energy. The soft materials used to construct their wings ensure they will not harm people, making them safer and more suitable for human living environments. Furthermore, similar to seagulls and large birds, they are virtually silent during flight, providing better stealth.

[0003] Due to these outstanding advantages, biomimetic flapping-wing flying robots have broad application prospects in the civilian and defense fields. Currently, a variety of biomimetic micro flapping-wing flying robots have emerged, such as the B2 biomimetic bat robot, the large flying fox BionicFlyingFox developed by Festo, and the silver gull. However, although current biomimetic flapping-wing flying robots are silent when flying, there is currently no stealth biomimetic flapping-wing flying robot, and it is impossible to provide a stealth biomimetic flapping-wing flying robot.

[0004] Therefore, existing technologies still need improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide a silent, stealthy flying robot to solve the problem of existing biomimetic flapping-wing flying robots that do not yet have stealth capabilities.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in the embodiments of this application is as follows:

[0007] A silent, stealthy flying robot, comprising:

[0008] The flying robot body has a first camera mounting hole on its upper surface and a second camera mounting hole on its lower surface. The portion of the upper surface of the flying robot body excluding the first camera mounting hole is a first non-mounting area, and the portion of the lower surface of the flying robot body excluding the second camera mounting hole is a second non-mounting area. The first non-mounting area is configured as a first display screen, and the second non-mounting area is configured as a second display screen.

[0009] A first miniature camera is disposed at the first camera mounting hole;

[0010] The second miniature camera is disposed at the mounting hole of the second camera;

[0011] The first display screen is used to display the images captured by the second miniature camera, and the second display screen is used to display the images captured by the first miniature camera.

[0012] Based on the silent, stealthy flying robot described above, the outer color of the first miniature camera is set to transparent.

[0013] Based on the silent, stealthy flying robot described above, the second miniature camera is set to a transparent color.

[0014] Based on the above-described silent stealth flying robot, the flying robot is configured as a flapping-wing flying robot.

[0015] Based on the aforementioned silent, stealthy flying robot, the main body of the flying robot is designed in the shape of a biomimetic seagull.

[0016] According to the silent stealth flying robot described above, the flying robot body has a head, the first micro camera is disposed on the top of the head, and the second micro camera is disposed on the bottom of the head.

[0017] According to the silent, stealthy flying robot described above, both the first display screen and the second display screen are flexible displays.

[0018] According to the silent, stealthy flying robot described above, the flexible display screen is configured as a polyimide display screen, a graphene display screen, or a metal nanowire display screen.

[0019] According to the silent, stealthy flying robot described above, the flying robot body also includes a body section, and the flying robot also includes:

[0020] A control module is disposed within the body portion. The input terminal of the control module is connected to the output terminals of the first miniature camera and the second miniature camera, and the output terminal of the control module is connected to the input terminals of the first display screen and the second display screen.

[0021] Based on the silent, stealthy flying robot described above, the flying robot further includes:

[0022] A power module is disposed inside the body, and the output terminal of the power module is connected to the input terminal of the control module to supply power to the control module.

[0023] The beneficial effects of the silent, stealthy flying robot provided in this application are at least as follows:

[0024] It is foreseeable that the first miniature camera located on the upper surface of the flying robot captures images of the sky, while the second miniature camera located on the lower surface captures images of the ground. This application utilizes the silent, stealthy flying robot described above. During high-altitude flight, the second display screen on the lower surface of the flying robot shows images of the sky, allowing the flying robot to blend seamlessly with the sky, thus reducing its visual characteristics and making it difficult to detect, achieving visual stealth. This is beneficial for concealment and reconnaissance. Similarly, during low-altitude flight or when the flying robot is directly on the ground, the first display screen on the upper surface shows images of the ground, allowing the flying robot to blend seamlessly with the ground scenery, reducing its visual characteristics and making it difficult to detect, achieving visual stealth, which is also beneficial for concealment and reconnaissance. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a silent, stealthy flying robot provided in an embodiment of this application, showing one angle.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a silent, stealthy flying robot provided as an embodiment of this application.

[0028] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0029] 1. Flying robot body; 11. First non-installation area; 12. Second non-installation area; 2. First miniature camera; 3. Second miniature camera. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0031] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it may be directly or indirectly located on that other component. When a component is referred to as "connected to" another component, it may be directly or indirectly connected to that other component. The terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate orientations or positions based on the accompanying drawings, and are for ease of description only, and should not be construed as limiting the technical solution. The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features. "A plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0032] Bionic miniature flapping-wing flying robots are a new type of flying robot designed and manufactured based on bionic principles, mimicking the flight of birds and insects. Compared with fixed-wing and rotary-wing flying robots, bionic flapping-wing flying robots have unique advantages: they possess excellent flight flexibility and high lift, as well as flight stability and anti-interference capabilities. They can fly for extended periods with relatively little energy. The soft materials used to construct their wings ensure they will not harm people, making them safer and more suitable for human living environments. Furthermore, similar to seagulls and large birds, they are virtually silent during flight, providing better stealth.

[0033] Due to these outstanding advantages, biomimetic flapping-wing flying robots have broad application prospects in the civilian and defense fields. Currently, a variety of biomimetic micro flapping-wing flying robots have emerged, such as the B2 biomimetic bat robot, the large flying fox BionicFlyingFox developed by Festo, and the silver gull. However, although current biomimetic flapping-wing flying robots are silent when flying, there is currently no stealth biomimetic flapping-wing flying robot, and it is impossible to provide a stealth biomimetic flapping-wing flying robot.

[0034] For this purpose, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2This application provides a silent, stealthy flying robot, including a flying robot body 1, a first miniature camera 2, and a second miniature camera 3. The upper surface of the flying robot body 1 has a mounting hole for the first camera (not shown in the figure), and the lower surface of the flying robot body 1 has a mounting hole for the second camera (not shown in the figure). The portion of the upper surface of the flying robot body 1 excluding the first camera mounting hole is a first non-mounting area 11, and the portion of the lower surface of the flying robot body 1 excluding the second camera mounting hole is a second non-mounting area 12. The first non-mounting area 11 is configured as a first display screen, and the second non-mounting area 12 is configured as a second display screen. The first miniature camera 2 is located at the first camera mounting hole, and the second miniature camera 3 is located at the second camera mounting hole. The first display screen displays the images captured by the second miniature camera 3, and the second display screen displays the images captured by the first miniature camera 2.

[0035] It is foreseeable that the first miniature camera 2, located on the upper surface of the flying robot body 1, captures images of the sky, while the second miniature camera 3, located on the lower surface of the flying robot body 1, captures images of the ground. This embodiment utilizes the silent stealth flying robot provided above. During high-altitude flight, the second display screen on the lower surface of the flying robot body 1 displays images of the sky, allowing the flying robot to blend seamlessly with the sky scenery, thereby reducing its visual characteristics and making it difficult to detect, achieving the purpose of visual stealth, which is beneficial for concealment and reconnaissance. When the flying robot is flying at low altitudes or directly on the ground, the first display screen on the upper surface of the flying robot body displays images of the ground, allowing the flying robot to blend seamlessly with the ground scenery, thereby reducing its visual characteristics and making it difficult to detect, achieving the purpose of visual stealth, which is beneficial for concealment and reconnaissance.

[0036] It is worth noting that the first miniature camera 2 and the second miniature camera 3 are too small, especially when flying at high or low altitudes, making them difficult to see. In order to reduce the visual presence of the first miniature camera 2 and the second miniature camera 3, the shapes and colors of the first miniature camera 2 and the second miniature camera 3 can be adjusted, for example, by setting the shapes and colors of the first miniature camera 2 and the second miniature camera 3 to transparent.

[0037] Optional, see below Figure 1 and Figure 2In one embodiment, the flying robot is configured as a flapping-wing flying robot. Based on the above-mentioned stealth achieved by the shape of the flying robot, this embodiment further enhances the stealth function by configuring the flying robot as a flapping-wing flying robot. Since flapping-wing flying robots are silent when flying, they can achieve better stealth capabilities, thereby enabling better concealment and approach to the target area.

[0038] Optional, see below Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, the flying robot body 1 can be configured to resemble a biomimetic seagull.

[0039] Optional, see below Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, the flying robot body 1 includes a head, and the first miniature camera 2 can be disposed on the top of the head. Correspondingly, the second miniature camera 3 can be disposed on the bottom of the head. It is understood that the top of the head is located on the upper surface of the flying robot body 1, and the bottom of the head is located on the lower surface of the flying robot body 1.

[0040] Optionally, in one embodiment, both the first display screen and the second display screen are configured as flexible display screens. Flexible display screens are the most suitable material for flapping-wing flying robots to achieve dynamic screen display. They can not only provide high-quality display effects, but also bend and deform with the flight changes of the flapping-wing flying robot and blend with the ambient light conditions. It is understood that flapping-wing flying robots have wings and connecting frames. Using flexible display screens can better adapt to the deformation of the wings and connecting frames, and reduce the distortion or offset of the captured images caused by physical changes.

[0041] The flexible display screen can be made of one of the following materials: organic light-emitting diode (OLED), organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED), polyimide (PI), graphene, metal nanowires, organic thin-film transistor (OTFT), and liquid crystal display (LCD).

[0042] Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) are currently the most commonly used flexible display technology. Their basic material is organic compounds, which can emit light when an electric current flows through them. Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) can be made into very thin and flexible structures.

[0043] Organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) is an improved technology of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) that uses an active matrix to control the brightness and color of each pixel. This technology is also suitable for flexible displays.

[0044] Polyimide (PI) is a commonly used substrate material with excellent mechanical properties, thermal stability, and flexibility, making it suitable for manufacturing flexible displays.

[0045] Graphene is a two-dimensional material composed of a single layer of carbon atoms. It has extremely high conductivity and flexibility and is considered a potential raw material for future flexible displays.

[0046] Metal nanowires (such as silver nanowires) can be used as transparent conductive electrodes, and are more flexible and stretchable than traditional indium tin oxide.

[0047] Organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs) are used to drive pixels on flexible displays. These transistors are made of organic semiconductor materials and can operate on flexible substrates.

[0048] Liquid crystal displays (LCDs), although traditional LCDs are relatively rigid, can be manufactured to a certain degree by improving technology, such as using a plastic substrate instead of glass.

[0049] Since the wings of the flapping-wing flying robot need to be lightweight, flexible, high-strength, and have a certain degree of adjustability, the flexible display material mentioned above is preferably set as a polyimide display, a graphene display, or a metal nanowire display in this embodiment.

[0050] It is worth noting that, in order to better integrate the images displayed on the flying robot with the scenery of the sky or ground, the following technologies and methods can be adopted: The first and second miniature cameras can be high-resolution cameras. High-resolution cameras can capture images with rich details, ensuring that the clarity and detail of the images can match the real sky or ground. Combined with the attitude sensor data of the flying robot, image correction and deformation processing are performed in real time to ensure that the sky image captured by the first miniature camera can be accurately mapped onto the second display screen, or that the ground image captured by the second miniature camera can be accurately mapped onto the first display screen. Through geometric correction algorithms, the proportion and shape of the images are adjusted to the optimal state. The ambient light sensor is used to detect the surrounding lighting conditions and adjust the brightness, contrast, color temperature and other parameters of the first and second display screens in real time, so that the images on the first and second display screens can be integrated with the actual environment under different lighting conditions.

[0051] Furthermore, by establishing a dynamic background model to capture changes in the environment surrounding the aircraft, and through background modeling and update algorithms, it is ensured that the images on the first and second displays can reflect environmental changes in real time. A color matching algorithm is used to match and harmonize the colors of the images captured by the first miniature camera with the actual sky color, and the colors of the images captured by the second miniature camera with the actual ground color, ensuring color consistency. Color tuning techniques are used to eliminate color differences, making the images blend more seamlessly with the environment. Powerful computing capabilities and real-time image processing algorithms are used to process the images captured by the first and second miniature cameras in real time, including sharpening, noise reduction, and enhancement, improving image quality and visual effects. Combined with 3D mapping technology, the 2D images captured by the first and second miniature cameras are mapped into 3D space, generating more realistic images through 3D rendering technology. Depth sensors are used to acquire depth information of the environment, generating more realistic 3D scenes. Finally, artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies are used to continuously optimize image processing and display effects through learning and prediction algorithms, resulting in a higher degree of integration between the images on the first and second displays and the environment, achieving a seamless visual connection.

[0052] Optionally, in one embodiment, the flying robot body 1 further includes a body section, and the flying robot further includes a control module (not shown in the figure). The control module is disposed within the body section. The input terminal of the control module is connected to the output terminal of the first miniature camera 2 and the output terminal of the second miniature camera 3. The output terminal of the control module is connected to the input terminal of the first display screen and the input terminal of the second display screen. The control module is used to control the display of the image captured by the first miniature camera 2 on the second display screen and the display of the image captured by the second miniature camera 3 on the first display screen.

[0053] Optionally, in one embodiment, the aircraft further includes a power module (not shown in the figure), which is disposed inside the body and whose output terminal is connected to the input terminal of the control module to supply power to the control module.

[0054] Optionally, in one embodiment, the power module may be a battery.

[0055] In summary, this application provides a silent, stealthy flying robot, comprising a flying robot body 1, a first miniature camera 2, and a second miniature camera 3. The upper surface of the flying robot body 1 has a mounting hole for the first camera, and the lower surface of the flying robot body 1 has a mounting hole for the second camera. The portion of the upper surface of the flying robot body 1 excluding the mounting hole for the first camera is a first non-mounting area 11, and the portion of the lower surface of the flying robot body 1 excluding the mounting hole for the second camera is a second non-mounting area 12. The first non-mounting area 11 is configured as a first display screen, and the second non-mounting area 12 is configured as a second display screen. The first miniature camera 2 is located at the mounting hole for the first camera, and the second miniature camera 3 is located at the mounting hole for the second camera. The first display screen displays the images captured by the second miniature camera 3, and the second display screen displays the images captured by the first miniature camera 2. It is foreseeable that the first miniature camera 2, located on the upper surface of the flying robot body 1, captures images of the sky, while the second miniature camera 3, located on the lower surface of the flying robot body 1, captures images of the ground. This application utilizes the silent, stealthy flying robot described above. During high-altitude flight, the second display screen on the lower surface of the flying robot body 1 displays images of the sky, allowing the flying robot to blend seamlessly with the sky scenery, thus reducing its visual characteristics and making it difficult to detect, achieving visual stealth. This is beneficial for concealment and reconnaissance. Similarly, during low-altitude flight or when the flying robot is directly on the ground, the first display screen on the upper surface of the flying robot body displays images of the ground, allowing the flying robot to blend seamlessly with the ground scenery, thus reducing its visual characteristics and making it difficult to detect, achieving visual stealth, which is beneficial for concealment and reconnaissance.

[0056] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A silent, stealthy flying robot, characterized in that, include: The flying robot body has a first camera mounting hole on its upper surface and a second camera mounting hole on its lower surface. The portion of the upper surface of the flying robot body excluding the first camera mounting hole is a first non-mounting area, and the portion of the lower surface of the flying robot body excluding the second camera mounting hole is a second non-mounting area. The first non-mounting area is configured as a first display screen, and the second non-mounting area is configured as a second display screen. A first miniature camera is disposed at the first camera mounting hole; The second miniature camera is disposed at the mounting hole of the second camera; The first display screen is used to display the images captured by the second miniature camera, and the second display screen is used to display the images captured by the first miniature camera.

2. The silent, stealthy flying robot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first miniature camera is set to a transparent color.

3. The silent, stealthy flying robot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second miniature camera is set to a transparent color.

4. The silent, stealthy flying robot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The flying robot is configured as a flapping-wing flying robot.

5. The silent, stealthy flying robot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The flying robot's body is designed in the shape of a biomimetic seagull.

6. The silent, stealthy flying robot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The flying robot has a head, with the first miniature camera located on the top of the head and the second miniature camera located on the bottom of the head.

7. The silent, stealthy flying robot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first display screen and the second display screen are flexible display screens.

8. The silent, stealthy flying robot as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The flexible display screen is configured as a polyimide display screen, a graphene display screen, or a metal nanowire display screen.

9. The silent, stealthy flying robot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The flying robot body also includes a body section, and the flying robot also includes: A control module is disposed within the body portion. The input terminal of the control module is connected to the output terminals of the first miniature camera and the second miniature camera, and the output terminal of the control module is connected to the input terminals of the first display screen and the second display screen.

10. The silent, stealthy flying robot as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The flying robot also includes: A power module is disposed inside the body, and the output terminal of the power module is connected to the input terminal of the control module to supply power to the control module.