A Single-legged Robot Inspired by the Jumping Mechanism of Click Beetles and Its Hopping Dynamics Analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s42235-020-0099-z
Abstract: The click beetle can jump up with a hinge when it is on the dorsal side. This jumping mechanism is simple and suitable as an inspiration for designing a simple, small, and reliable hopping robot.… read more here.
Keywords: single legged; robot; legged robot; jumping mechanism ... See more keywords
Functional Morphology of the Thorax of the Click Beetle Campsosternus auratus (Coleoptera, Elateridae), with an Emphasis on Its Jumping Mechanism
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DOI: 10.3390/insects13030248
Abstract: Simple Summary Click beetles are well-known for the specialized thoracic structure, which they can click to thrust themselves into the air and to right themselves. Several aspects of their jumping mechanism were still not entirely… read more here.
Keywords: morphology thorax; click beetle; jumping mechanism; functional morphology ... See more keywords