Avian-Inspired Robot Claws Let UAVs Fly, Perch & Walk | Drone Innovation

Описание: Discover the cutting-edge avian-inspired UAV claw technology that allows drones to fly, perch, and walk like real birds! Engineers have developed a specialized claw mechanism combining a Hoberman linkage leg and Fin Ray claw, enabling drones to perch passively using their own weight or hyperextend the claw for stable walking on the ground.

This lightweight, low-power design allows a 45g claw to support UAVs weighing up to 700g at nearly 20-degree angles. Such multimodal capabilities make drones more versatile in cluttered environments, extending mission times and enhancing operational efficiency.

This breakthrough highlights how biomimicry and robotics can expand UAV functionality for surveying, obstacle navigation, and environmental monitoring without replacing human oversight.


Credit: Research by IEEE/ASME TMECH. Original study published here: [DOI link](https://doi.org/10.110...). Additional access via arXiv: [arXiv link](https://arxiv.org/abs/...). For more information, visit the official publication page.



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