Krispin C. V. Broers

Design and Testing of a Bioinspired Lightweight Perching Mechanism for Flapping-Wing MAVs Using Soft Grippers

Flapping-wing MAVs are starting to emulate the advanced flight maneuverability of insects and birds, however they struggle to achieve a similar aptitude for taking off and landing in challenging cluttered environments. The ability to perch on objects such as branches or metal struts would result in