Grasshopper-inspired wing design improves gliding performance

Aerodynamic characteristics of flying insects inspire the design of biomimetic wings with improved gliding performance.

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Science Robotics
Published
2026-02-18
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https://doi.org/10.1126/scirobotics.aeg3450
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Biomimetic flight and propulsion mechanisms
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Grasshopper-inspired wing design improves gliding performance

Melisa Yashinski
Science Robotics
Biomimetic flight and propulsion mechanisms
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Grasshopper-inspired wing design improves gliding performance

Melisa Yashinski
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Abstract

Aerodynamic characteristics of flying insects inspire the design of biomimetic wings with improved gliding performance.

Science RoboticsVol. 11(111)
Robotics Research (United States) (US)
Affordable and clean energy
Openalex Percentile: Top 52%
Biomimetic flight and propulsion mechanisms
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