Animals and robots must self-right on the ground after overturning. Biology research has
described various strategies and motor patterns in many species. Robotics research has …

The armour of the ladybird, elytra, protect the body from injury and are well-adapted to flight.
However, experimental methods to decipher their mechanical performances had been …

Some insects, such as bees, wasps, and bugs, have specialized coupling structures to
synchronize the wing motions in flight. Some others, such as ladybirds, are equipped with …

A kinetostatic approach applied to the design of a backflip strategy for quadruped robots is
proposed in this paper. Inspired by legged animals and taking the advantage of the leg …

The trap-jaw ant Odontomachus monticola manipulates its hollow mandibles to generate
extremely high speed to impact various objects through a catapult mechanism, making the …

Unlike large animals, insects and other very small animals are so unsusceptible to impact-
related injuries that they can use falling for dispersal and predator evasion. Reorienting to …

Micro Aerial Vehicles (MAVs) are being used in a wide range of applications such as
surveillance, reconnaissance, inspection, and search and rescue. However, due to their size …

The ability to upright quickly and efficiently when overturned on the ground (terrestrial self-
righting) is crucial for living organisms and robots. Previous studies have mapped the …

Cyborg insects have emerged as a promising solution for rescue missions, owing to their
distinctive and advantageous mobility characteristics. These insects are outfitted with …

Beetle elytra act as natural protective covers and effectively shield their flexible abdomens
and fragile hindwings from damage. The existing studies have attributed this contribution of …