Realization of a Push-Me-Pull-You swimmer at low Reynolds numbers.

abstract：:The complex motion abilities of the Octopus vulgaris have been an intriguing research topic for biologists and roboticists alike. Various studies have been conducted on the underlying control architectures employed by these high dimensional biological organisms. Researchers have attempted to replicate these architectu...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Thuruthel TG,Falotico E,Renda F,Flash T,Laschi C

更新日期：2019-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：:The miniaturization of microrobots is accompanied by limitations of signaling, sensing and agility. Control of a swarm of simple microrobots has to cope with such constraints in a way which still guarantees the accomplishment of a task. A recently proposed communication method, which is based on the coupling of signal...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Hartbauer M,Römer H

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Passive exoskeletons have potential advantages in reducing metabolic energy cost. We consider a passive elastic exoskeleton (peEXO) providing hip flexion moment to assist hip flexors during walking, our goal is to use a biomechanical model to explore the biological mechanics and energetics of the hip joint muscle-tend...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Chen W,Wu S,Zhou T,Xiong C

更新日期：2018-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：:The pursuit of a high lift force for insect-scale flapping-wing micro aerial vehicles (FMAVs) requires that their artificial wings possess biomimetic wing features which are close to those of their natural counterpart. In this work, we present both fabrication and testing methods for artificial insect wings with biomi...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Liu Z,Yan X,Qi M,Zhu Y,Huang D,Zhang X,Lin L

更新日期：2017-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Over many decades the biological surfaces of aquatic swimmers have been studied for their potential as drag reducing surfaces. The hydrodynamic benefit of riblets, or grooves embedded parallel to the flow which appear on surfaces such as shark skin, have been well documented. However the skin of dolphins is embedded w...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Lang AW,Jones EM,Afroz F

更新日期：2017-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Animals have demonstrated the ability to move through, across and over some of the most daunting environments on earth. This versatility and adaptability stems from their capacity to alter their locomotion dynamics and employ disparate locomotion modalities to suit the terrain at hand. As with modalities such as runni...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Miller BD,Rivera PR,Dickson JD,Clark JE

更新日期：2015-03-26 00:00:00

abstract：:The flight performance of insects is strongly affected by the deformation of the wing during a stroke cycle. Many insects therefore use both active and passive mechanisms to control the deformation of their wings in flight. Several studies have focused on the wing kinematics, and plenty is known about the mechanism of...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Rajabi H,Ghoroubi N,Darvizeh A,Dirks JH,Appel E,Gorb SN

更新日期：2015-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Fiber reinforced elastomeric enclosures (FREEs) are soft pneumatic actuators that can contract and generate forces upon pressurization. Typical engineering applications utilize FREEs in their straight cylindrical configuration and derive actuation displacement and forces from their ends. However, there are several ins...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Singh G,Xiao C,Hsiao-Wecksler ET,Krishnan G

更新日期：2018-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Structural hierarchy and complex 3D architecture are characteristics of biological photonic designs that are challenging to reproduce in synthetic materials. Top-down lithography allows for designer patterning of arbitrary shapes, but is largely restricted to planar 2D structures. Self-assembly techniques facilitate e...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Burgess IB,Aizenberg J,Lončar M

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Research in robots that emulate insect flight or micro aerial vehicles (MAV) has gained significant momentum in the past decade owing to the vast number of fields they could be employed in. In this paper, key modeling and control aspects of a flapping wing MAV in hover have been discussed. Models of varying complexity...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Biswal S,Mignolet M,Rodriguez AA

更新日期：2019-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Biomimetics, the transfer of functional principles from living systems into product designs, is increasingly being utilized by engineers. Nevertheless, recurring problems must be overcome if it is to avoid becoming a short-lived fad. Here we assess the efficiency and suitability of methods typically employed by examin...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Wolff JO,Wells D,Reid CR,Blamires SJ

更新日期：2017-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Marvelous vision based dynamic behaviors of insects and birds such as perching, landing, and obstacle avoidance have inspired scientists to propose the idea of time-to-contact, which is defined as the time for a moving observer to contact an object or surface if the current velocity is maintained. Since with only a vi...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Zhang H,Zhao J

更新日期：2017-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：:By mimicking naturally occurring superhydrophobic surfaces, scientists can now realize artificial surfaces on which droplets of a few microliters of water are forced to assume an almost spherical shape and an extremely high contact angle. In recent decades, these surfaces have attracted much attention due to their tec...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Ciasca G,Papi M,Businaro L,Campi G,Ortolani M,Palmieri V,Cedola A,De Ninno A,Gerardino A,Maulucci G,De Spirito M

更新日期：2016-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper, we describe our research on bio-inspired locomotion systems using deformable structures and smart materials, concretely shape memory alloys (SMAs). These types of materials allow us to explore the possibility of building motor-less and gear-less robots. A swimming underwater fish-like robot has been dev...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Rossi C,Colorado J,Coral W,Barrientos A

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on the development of a robot's dynamic locomotion based on a template which fits the robot's natural dynamics. The developed template is a low degree-of-freedom planar model for running with rolling contact, which we call rolling spring loaded inverted pendulum (R-SLIP). Originating from a reduced-order mod...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Huang KJ,Huang CK,Lin PC

更新日期：2014-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports the rationale and design of a robotic arm, as inspired by an octopus arm. The octopus arm shows peculiar features, such as the ability to bend in all directions, to produce fast elongations, and to vary its stiffness. The octopus achieves these unique motor skills, thanks to its peculiar muscular st...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Laschi C,Mazzolai B,Mattoli V,Cianchetti M,Dario P

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flight initiation is fundamental for survival, escape from predators and lifting payload from one place to another in biological fliers and can be broadly classified into jumping and non-jumping takeoffs. During jumping takeoffs, the legs generate most of the initial impulse. Whereas the wings generate most of the for...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Bode-Oke AT,Zeyghami S,Dong H

更新日期：2017-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Nacre-mimetic epoxy matrix composites reinforced with readily available micron-sized high aspect ratio C-glass flakes were fabricated by a relatively simple, single-step, scalable, time, cost and man-power effective processing strategy: hot-press assisted slip casting (HASC). HASC enables the fabrication of preferenti...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Guner SN,Dericioglu AF

更新日期：2016-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Biologically inspired robots with inherent softness and body compliance increasingly attract attention in the field of robotics. Aimed at solving existing problems with soft robots, regarding actuation technology and biological principles, this paper presents a soft bio-inspired annelid robot driven by dielectric elas...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Xu L,Chen HQ,Zou J,Dong WT,Gu GY,Zhu LM,Zhu XY

更新日期：2017-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：:The intrinsic muscular properties of biological muscles are the main source of stabilization during locomotion, and superior biological performance is obtained with low energy costs. Man-made actuators struggle to reach the same energy efficiency seen in biological muscles. Here, we compare muscle properties within a ...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Rosendo A,Iida F

更新日期：2016-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Birds demonstrate that flapping-wing flight (FWF) is a versatile flight mode, compatible with hovering, forward flight and gliding to save energy. This extended flight domain would be especially useful on mini-UAVs. However, design is challenging because aerodynamic efficiency is conditioned by complex movements of th...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： de Margerie E,Mouret JB,Doncieux S,Meyer JA

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous research on the flexible structure of flapping wings has shown an improved propulsion performance in comparison to rigid wings. However, not much is known about this function in terms of power efficiency modification for flapping wing energy devices. In order to study the role of the flexible wing deformation...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Liu W,Xiao Q,Cheng F

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Natural fish have evolved with an excellent swimming performance after millions of years. Based on the flexible features of the pectoral fin, this paper focuses on the kinematics and hydrodynamics of the fin when fish are swimming stably in still water in labriform mode. The locomotion mechanism based on the morpholog...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Weng J,Zhu Y,Du X,Yang G,Hu D

更新日期：2019-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：:The propulsive dynamics of a flexible undulating foil in a self-propelled swimming configuration near a wall is studied experimentally. Measurements of the swimming speed and the propulsive force are presented, together with image acquisition of the kinematics of the foil and particle image velocimetry (PIV) in its wa...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Fernández-Prats R,Raspa V,Thiria B,Huera-Huarte F,Godoy-Diana R

更新日期：2015-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Performance metrics such as speed, cost of transport, and stability are the driving factors behind gait selection in legged locomotion. To help understand the effect of gait on the performance and dynamics of small-scale ambulation, we explore four quadrupedal gaits over a wide range of stride frequencies on a 1.43 g,...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Goldberg B,Doshi N,Jayaram K,Wood RJ

更新日期：2017-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The clap-and-fling effect, first observed in a number of insects, serves as a lift-enhancing mechanism for bio-inspired flapping wing micro aerial vehicles (MAV). In our comprehensive literature survey, we observe that the effect manifests differently in insects and contemporary MAVs; insects have active control over ...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Jadhav SS,Lua KB,Tay WB

更新日期：2019-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：:The noseleaf and pinnae of horseshoe bats (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) have both been shown to actively deform during biosonar operation. Since these baffle structures directly affect the properties of the animals biosonar system, this work mimics horseshoe bat sonar system with the goal of developing a platform to stu...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Caspers P,Müller R

更新日期：2018-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper, the effect of torso flexibility on the energetics of quadrupedal bounding is examined in a template setting. Two reductive sagittal-plane models, one with a rigid, non-deformable torso and one with a flexible, unactuated torso are proposed. Both models feature non-trivial leg mass and inertia to capture...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Cao Q,Poulakakis I

更新日期：2015-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Burst-and-coast swimming is an intermittent mode of locomotion used by various fish species. The intermittent gait has been associated with certain advantages such as stabilizing the visual field, improved sensing ability, and reduced energy expenditure. We investigate burst-coast swimming in rummy nose tetra fish (He...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Ashraf I,Van Wassenbergh S,Verma S

更新日期：2020-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Civil structures, such as buildings and bridges, are constantly at risk of failure due to external environmental loads, such as earthquakes or strong winds. To minimize the effects of these loads, active feedback control systems have been proposed but such systems still face numerous challenges which impede their wide...

journal_title：Bioinspiration & biomimetics

authors： Peckens CA,Cook I,Fogg C

更新日期：2019-02-27 00:00:00