A Novel Passive Mechanism for Flying Robots to Perch onto Surfaces
HaoTse Hsiao,Feiyu Wu,Jiefeng Sun,Jianguo Zhao,HaoTse Hsiao,Feiyu Wu,Jiefeng Sun,Jianguo Zhao
Perching onto objects can allow flying robots to stay at a desired height at low or no cost of energy. This paper presents a novel passive mechanism for aerial perching onto smooth surfaces. This mechanism is made from a bistable mechanism and a soft suction cup. Different from existing designs, it can be easily attached onto and detached from a surface, but it can also hold a large weight when at...
