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A Multimodal Tiltwing Framework for Bioinspired Aerial Robots
Krispin C. V. Broers, Sophie F. Armanini
Tailless flapping-wing micro-aerial vehicles (FWMAVs) mimic the impressive flight performance of hummingbirds, utilising unsteady aerodynamic effects. However, existing designs are…
Hydrodynamic Performance Enhancement of Unmanned Underwater Gliders with Soft Robotic Morphing Wings for Agility Improvement
A. Giordano, G. De Meurichy, V. Telazzi +6
This work assesses the hydrodynamic efficiency of Underwater Unmanned Vehicles (UUVs) equipped with soft morphing wings compared to conventional rigid wings. Unlike rigid wings, de…
AMBER: A tether-deployable gripping crawler with compliant microspines for canopy manipulation
P. A. Wigner, L. Romanello, A. Hammad +5
This paper presents an aerially deployable crawler designed for adaptive locomotion and manipulation within tree canopies. The system combines compliant microspine-based tracks, a…
Repeatable Energy-Efficient Perching for Flapping-Wing Robots Using Soft Grippers
Krispin C. V. Broers, Sophie F. Armanini
With the emergence of new flapping-wing micro aerial vehicle (FWMAV) designs, a need for extensive and advanced mission capabilities arises. FWMAVs try to adapt and emulate the fli…
Learning Agile Tensile Perching for Aerial Robots from Demonstrations
Kangle Yuan, Atar Babgei, Luca Romanello +5
Perching on structures such as trees, beams, and ledges is essential for extending the endurance of aerial robots by enabling energy conservation in standby or observation modes. A…
Features characterizing safe aerial-aquatic robots
Andrea Giordano, Luca Romanello, Diego Perez Gonzalez +2
This paper underscores the importance of environmental monitoring, and specifically of freshwater ecosystems, which play a critical role in sustaining life and global economy. Desp…