Biomechanics of smart wings in a bat robot: morphing wings using SMA actuators
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Biomechanics of morphing wings in a Bat-robot actuated by SMA muscles
Bats exhibit extraordinary flight capabilities that arise by virtue of a variety of unique mechanical features. These flying mammals have developed powerful muscles that provide the folding and extension of their wing-membrane during flight (morphing). Although observing and gaining inspiration from these animals can provide significant insight into the physical requirements of flapping flight,...
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عنوان ژورنال: Bioinspiration & Biomimetics
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1748-3182,1748-3190
DOI: 10.1088/1748-3182/7/3/036006