Cyclic rotor control via Pneumatic Artificial Muscle?

Really interesting study… Looks a bit heavy in helicopter implementations.
There may be a more lightweight capability I reckon.
Seems it can be applied at higher frequencies than AWES rotors need.

Made me wonder.
OK if we have an AWES rotor with multiple connected blades. And those blades can harvest a portion of pressure for pneumatic control
What kinda plumbing, valve and pipe muscle arrangements might work.

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