Biomechanics and Biomimetics for Insect-Inspired MAVs
A special issue of Biomimetics (ISSN 2313-7673).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 3355
Special Issue Editors
Interests: insect flight biomimetics; micro aerial vehicles; agricultural biomimetic machinery
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Interests: intelligent engineering and advanced design theory; micro aircraft; engineering biomimetic technology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biomechanics and biomimetics play a crucial role in the development of insect-inspired micro air vehicles (MAVs). The goal of this Special Issue is to gather contributions from various research efforts focused on unraveling the flight mechanics, movement control, and interactions with the environment seen in insects, with the ultimate aim of incorporating these insights into the design of highly agile and efficient MAVs. The intricate flight patterns and physical characteristics of insects provide a blueprint for engineering MAVs that are not only more efficient and durable but also display exceptional maneuverability and stability in diverse atmospheric conditions. This research is poised to advance the fields of robotics, aerospace engineering, and artificial intelligence by leveraging the unique aerodynamic and flight control tactics of insects to create MAVs that surpass traditional aircraft in terms of precision and agility, effectively handling complex tasks such as mimicking pollination, conducting search and rescue operations, and performing environmental surveillance. The forthcoming collection of papers, in an open access format, is anticipated to enhance our understanding of biological flight mechanisms and inspire innovative solutions to challenges in small-scale robotics, paving the way for the creation of autonomous MAVs capable of navigating through intricate and unpredictable environments.
Prof. Dr. Jiyu Sun
Prof. Dr. Zhijun Zhang
Dr. Chao Liu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- insect flight mode
- mechanical characteristics
- stability
- flight mechanics
- movement control
- environmental interactions
- agile design
- artificial intelligence
- autonomous navigation
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