Insect-inspired Drone Deforms Upon Impact

09:14 EDT 26 Jul 2018 | Laboratory Equipment

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An origami-like drone developed at EPFL is flexible enough to absorb shocks without breaking before returning to its initial shape. This new type of drone, inspired by insect wings, draws on the advantages of both stiff and flexible structures.
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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
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