Journal of Bionic Engineering ›› 2021, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (6): 1235-1254.doi: 10.1007/s42235-021-00118-4

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A Review of Research on the Mechanical Design of Hoverable Flapping Wing Micro‑Air Vehicles

Shengjie Xiao1, Kai Hu1, Binxiao Huang1, Huichao Deng1, Xilun Ding1,2   

  1. 1 Robotics Institute, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China 

    2 Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineer, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China

  • 收稿日期:2021-07-14 修回日期:2020-09-27 接受日期:2021-09-28 出版日期:2021-11-10 发布日期:2021-12-20
  • 通讯作者: Huichao Deng E-mail:denghuichao@buaa.edu.cn
  • 作者简介:Shengjie Xiao1, Kai Hu1, Binxiao Huang1, Huichao Deng1, Xilun Ding1,2

A Review of Research on the Mechanical Design of Hoverable Flapping Wing Micro‑Air Vehicles

Shengjie Xiao1, Kai Hu1, Binxiao Huang1, Huichao Deng1, Xilun Ding1,2   

  1. 1 Robotics Institute, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China 

    2 Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineer, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China

  • Received:2021-07-14 Revised:2020-09-27 Accepted:2021-09-28 Online:2021-11-10 Published:2021-12-20
  • Contact: Huichao Deng E-mail:denghuichao@buaa.edu.cn
  • About author:Shengjie Xiao1, Kai Hu1, Binxiao Huang1, Huichao Deng1, Xilun Ding1,2

摘要: Recently, researchers have concentrated on studying ionic polymer metal composite (IPMC) artifcial muscle, which has numerous advantages including a relatively large strain under low input voltage, fexibility, high response, low noise, light weight, and high driving energy density. This paper reports recent developments in IPMC artifcial muscle, including improvement methods, modeling, and applications. Diferent types of IPMCs are described, along with various methods for overcoming some shortcomings, including improvement of Nafon matrix membranes, surface preparation of Nafon membranes, the choice of high-performing electrodes, and new electro-active polymers for enhancing the properties of IPMCs. IPMC models are also reviewed, providing theoretical guidance for studying the performance and applications of IPMCs. Successful applications such as bio-inspired robots, opto-mechatronic systems, and medical engineering are discussed.

关键词: Hoverable, Flapping wing, Insect-inspired, Mechanical design, Motor drive, Intelligent actuator

Abstract: Recently, researchers have concentrated on studying ionic polymer metal composite (IPMC) artifcial muscle, which has numerous advantages including a relatively large strain under low input voltage, fexibility, high response, low noise, light weight, and high driving energy density. This paper reports recent developments in IPMC artifcial muscle, including improvement methods, modeling, and applications. Diferent types of IPMCs are described, along with various methods for overcoming some shortcomings, including improvement of Nafon matrix membranes, surface preparation of Nafon membranes, the choice of high-performing electrodes, and new electro-active polymers for enhancing the properties of IPMCs. IPMC models are also reviewed, providing theoretical guidance for studying the performance and applications of IPMCs. Successful applications such as bio-inspired robots, opto-mechatronic systems, and medical engineering are discussed.

Key words: Hoverable, Flapping wing, Insect-inspired, Mechanical design, Motor drive, Intelligent actuator