Micro-structures, nanomechanical properties and flight performance of three beetles with different folding ratios
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DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.13.75
Abstract: When beetles are not in flight, their hind wings are folded and hidden under the elytra to reduce their size. This provided inspiration for the design of flapping-wing micro aerial vehicles (FWMAVs). In this paper,… read more here.
Keywords: nanomechanical properties; ratio; flight performance; folding ratios ... See more keywords