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An indicial-polhamus model of aerodynamics of insect-like flapping wings in hover [PDF]
, 2011 As part of the ongoing development of Flapping-Wing Micro Air Vehicle (FMAV) prototypes at RMCS Shrivenham,a model of insect-like wing aerodynamics in hover has been developed, and implemented as MATLAB code.The model is intended to give better insight ...
Pedersen, C B
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Frontiers in Physics, 2023 The jellyfish-like flying machine is a new development direction of the future bionic flapping-wing aircraft besides the insect-mimic and bird-mimic micro air vehicles (MAVs).
Xueguang Meng +3 more
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.An origami worm‐inspired robot achieves multimodal locomotion in confined pipelines through mechatronic integration that embeds actuation, control, and communication within each origami module. Large, reversible configuration and dimensional changes enable 25 gaits synthesized by a unified framework across peristaltic, inchworm, and wheel‐rolling modes
Qiwei Zhang +6 more
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On the Optimization Performance Study of Flapping Aerial Vehicle under Heavy Rain Condition
, 2020 Flapping-Wing Aerial Vehicle generally has light-weight and small size characteristics, and its small scale is particularly suited for surveillance mission, but quite fragile to severe weather impact. Here we consider the environmental effects to measure
宛同;陳國瑋;王驤, Tung Wan
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Numerical investigation of three-dimensional asymmetric hovering flapping flight [PDF]
, 2021 Direct numerical simulations are performed to assess the aerodynamic performance of three-dimensional wings undergoing asymmetric hovering flapping flight. A large number of flapping kinematics is investigated, varying the pitch rate and the upstroke and
F. Pons +12 more
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.Fully programmable, in‐process 3D magnetization integrated with multi‐material printing enables soft magnetic systems with precise actuation and sensing. Discrete and continuous magnetization profiles drive bending, morphing, and locomotion, demonstrated through strain‐sensing elements, dragonfly‐inspired wings, octopus‐like tentacles, and a serpentine
Phillip Glass +5 more
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Analysis and Experiment of an Ultra-light Flapping Wing Aircraft [PDF]
, 2013 II Inspired by flying animals in nature especially birds, human has designed and attempted to achieve man-powered flapping wing aircraft in very early aviation history.
Hu, Xiaowei
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.A versatile framework integrates addressable electrothermal actuation and strain‐constraint mechanisms to construct programmable shape‐morphing soft matter systems. By combining an analytical inverse design strategy for high‐fidelity 3D surface reconstruction with deep learning‐based closed‐loop control, this approach enables zero‐energy shape locking,
Kai Liu +5 more
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Cardiac morphological and morphometric analysis of Ardea alba
The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.Abstract Ardea alba (Linnaeus, 1758) is a widely distributed heron species whose cardiovascular morphology remains poorly described. This study aimed to characterize the cardiac morphology and morphometry of adult A. alba. Ten specimens were analyzed using radiographic, morphometric, histological, scanning electron microscopy, and three‐dimensional ...
Julia Vaz Feio +5 more
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Flight of the dragons: a global review of migration in Odonata
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Insects are the most abundant and ecologically important animal migrants. Yet, we know relatively little about the patterns and processes underlying insect migration. Dragonflies (Anisoptera) and damselflies (Zygoptera) comprise the ancient insect order Odonata, whose ancestors were the first organisms to fly on Earth.
Johanna S.U. Hedlund +3 more
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