Journal of Bionic Engineering ›› 2025, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (4): 1622-1636.doi: 10.1007/s42235-025-00726-4
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A Flea Beetle-Inspired Combustion-Powered Jumping Robot
Zonghui Sun1,2；Tianhao Zhang1,2；Le Zong1,2；Pingping Yang1；Wenjie Li1,2；Zhengzhong Huang1,2；Guoteng Zhang3；Siqin Ge1,2
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1 Key Laboratory of Animal Biodiversity Conservation andIntegrated Pest Management, Institute of Zoology, ChineseAcademy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
2 University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, China
3 School of Control Science and Engineering, ShandongUniversity, Jinan 250061, China
A Flea Beetle-Inspired Combustion-Powered Jumping Robot
Zonghui Sun1,2；Tianhao Zhang1,2；Le Zong1,2；Pingping Yang1；Wenjie Li1,2；Zhengzhong Huang1,2；Guoteng Zhang3；Siqin Ge1,2
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1 Key
Laboratory of Animal Biodiversity Conservation andIntegrated Pest
Management, Institute of Zoology, ChineseAcademy of Sciences, Beijing
100101, China
2 University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, China
3 School of Control Science and Engineering, ShandongUniversity, Jinan 250061, China
摘要： Bio-inspired jumping robots have emerged as a promising solution for traversing complex terrains inaccessible to con-ventional locomotion systems. Drawing upon the exceptional jumping kinematics observed in insects, researchers have developed multiple robotic prototypes mimicking biological propulsion mechanisms. However, the principal technologi-cal barrier resides in actuator systems, where current energy storage technologies suffer from inadequate energy density. fundamentally limiting takeoff velocity and jumping height. To overcome these limitations, we present a novel combus-tion-explosive propulsion system exhibiting high mass-specific energy release and rapid acceleration characteristics. By integrating this propulsion mechanism with a unique jumping leg structure, experimental validation through prototype testing demonstrated vertical leaps reaching 20 cm (1.67 times body length) under laboratory conditions, accompanied by comprehensive thermodynamic modeling using ABAQUS simulations that validated the effectiveness of this actuation system. The integrated design approach combines bionic structural design with combustible fuel formulations to offer new possibilities for the development of highly flexible robotic systems capable of negotiating obstacles in disaster response scenarios.