We’re excited to share a glimpse into the development of our very first Rowing Cyclorotor prototype — an innovative technology for generating lift and propulsion while minimizing viscous drag.
To put it simply: we’re building the successor to the propeller 😊
The model shown here was 3D printed based on a patent-pending solution by Prof. Paweł Wawrzyński, CEO of ENSAVID.
In the video, you can see what our mechatronics engineer affectionately named the “chair test” — a stage designed to verify whether the system can actually produce lift. And… it can! 💪
What could the Rowing Cyclorotor be used for?
✅ Drones and UAVs – efficient propulsion with extended flight time
✅ eVTOLs and vertical take-off craft – an alternative to energy-hungry rotors
✅ Marine propulsion – for surface and underwater vessels
✅ Amphibious vehicles – generating lift in the air and propulsion in water
✅ Biomimetic robotics – inspired by the motion of insects, fish, and birds in hybrid systems
And this is just the beginning.
Next stages in prototype development include: – Shape optimization
– Adjusting blade spacing relative to rotor axis
– Replacing standard gears with elliptical ones
Follow us for more updates — and let’s collaborate! 😊
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