Omni Rotor Review

I'm one of the lucky tech reviewers who have the opportunity to review the omni rotor developed by Akashi Paraphernalia. The omni rotor is a component used for, well, relaying rotational motion through a 360-degree sphere. It's a very interesting piece of technology, since it looks modest outside -- a dark titanium sphere with a few exposed ports -- but it's actually very complex inside.

Upon opening the sphere, an array of electronics and mechanical parts are revealed, closely installed on the inner surface. In the center, there is a small, but powerful motor that drives the rotor.

I tested it with some of my gadgets, and it worked flawlessly. The rotor is very responsive with only 0.1 ms of latency, extremely quiet and durable. The only thing I didn't like about it was the price. It's priced at 2000 credits, which is a bit too much for a rotor.

Regarding its software integration, the exposed ports can be connected wirelessly to a computer, and the rotor can be controlled via a simple API. All motions can be set locally or globally, since it has a simple AHRS (Attitude and Heading Reference System) built in. It's a great piece of technology, but the price does not justify the means.

Inbox

• >> jacobiscool: This does look intriguing. I wonder if i can mount it on my wagon.
• >> rkj649: For what purpose? I'm curious.
• >> jacobiscool: For mounting a turret to ward off all those mutated eagles.
• >> rkj649: Jesus, Jacob.
• >> jacobiscool: Hey! They steal all my crops!
• >> rkj649: That's a valid reason... I guess.