It is no secret that researchers are a lot of times inspired by nature as they make improvements to their designs. Seoul National University researchers have now developed a bird inspired drone foot that allows UAVs to dynamically perch and grasp items. With this design, drones can perch on a rope or inclined bars.
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Bioinspired Drone Foot: Recycling Impact Energy for Passive Dynamic Perching and Grasping
This drone foot also enables flying robots to pick and place items. This is pulled off by recycling impact energy, eliminating the need for actuators.
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