Balancing Cube

Employees of the Institute of Dynamic Systems and Control (Institute of Dynamic Systems and Control), Sebastian Trimple and Raffaello Andrea, developed the so-called Balancing Cube. The system is made of aluminum profile and is shaped more like a star. In fact, it is like a skeleton of a cube, to which for complete visual correspondence it is enough to add six missing planes. Obviously, they were removed, so that the work of the balancing mechanisms would be visible. In total, the system has six mechanisms that ensure the balance of the cube.

This is one of the modules of balancing. A total of six


Balancing Cube can stand on one of the vertices or on the edge. The DC motors through the gear system are connected to the cube body. Modules with motors are networked, and the controller controls them based on signals from sensors. The cube can even be slightly pushed, it will not cause it to fall. Although "slightly" a loose concept - strong kicks Balancing Cube will not stand and will fall on its side. Raise it will have to manually. Demonstration of the installation is clearly shown in the video .
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System in operation


A detailed article on the work of Sebastian and Raffaello (Sebastian Trimpe, Raffaello D'Andrea) is presented on the university website .