This paper presents the mathematical modeling of flapping flight inch-size micro aerial vehicles (MAVs), namely micromechanical flying insects (MFIs). The target robotic insects are electromechanical devices propelled by a pair of independent flapping wings to achieve sustained autonomous flight, thereby mimicking real insects. In this paper, we describe the system dynamic models which include several elements that are substantially different from those present in fixed or rotary wing MAVs. These models include the wing-thorax dynamics, the flapping flight aerodynamics at a low Reynolds number regime, the body dynamics, and the biomimetic sensory system consisting of ocelli, halteres, magnetic compass, and optical flow sensors. The mathematical models are developed based on biological principles, analytical models, and experimental data. They are presented in the Virtual Insect Flight Simulator (VIFS) and are integrated together to give a realistic simulation for MFI and insect flight. VIFS is a software tool intended for modeling flapping flight mechanisms and for testing and evaluating the performance of different flight control algorithms.


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    Title :

    Flapping flight for biomimetic robotic insects: part I-system modeling


    Contributors:
    Deng, Xinyan (author) / Schenato, L. (author) / Wu, Wei-Chung (author) / Sastry, S.S. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    2006


    Size :

    13 Seiten, 58 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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