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A controllable dual-catapult system inspired by the biomechanics of the dragonfly larvaeā€™s predatory strike

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Published in 2021 at "Science Robotics"

DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.abc8170

Abstract: The independently loaded synchronized dual-catapult system of dragonfly larvae can serve as a model for bioinspired robotics. The biomechanics underlying the predatory strike of dragonfly larvae is not yet understood. Dragonfly larvae are aquatic ambush… read more here.

Keywords: biomechanics; catapult system; dragonfly larvae; dual catapult ... See more keywords