Alexander Alexeev, Georgia Institute of Technology (IMAGE)

Georgia Institute of Technology

Alexander Alexeev, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Georgia Tech mechanical engineering assistant professor Alexander Alexeev proposes using flexible wings that are driven by a simple sinusoidal flapping motion for micro-scale air vehicles. This avoids some of the design challenges involved in mimicking the complex combination of pitching and plunging motions insects use.

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Georgia Tech/Gary Meek

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