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  • Robotics
  • Bio-inspired Engineering
  • Micro-mechanics

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  • Micro air vehicles (MAVs) have expanding applications but are limited by thrust.
  • Environmental interaction and object manipulation are key challenges for MAVs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce FlyCroTugs, a novel class of MAVs with enhanced object manipulation capabilities.
  • To enable MAVs to exert significant pulling forces beyond their own weight.

Main Methods:

  • Inspired by wasp prey transport, FlyCroTugs utilize controllable adhesion or microspines for surface anchoring.
  • A winch mechanism is integrated for forceful tugging of heavy objects.
  • The system combines flight, adhesion, and winching for multimodal operation.

Main Results:

  • FlyCroTugs can exert pulling forces up to 40 times their own mass.
  • Demonstrated successful lifting of a sensor into a partially collapsed building.
  • Two FlyCroTugs collaborated to open a heavy door by rotating a lever handle.

Conclusions:

  • FlyCroTugs represent a new class of multimodal MAVs capable of powerful tugging.
  • This technology enhances MAVs' ability to operate and perform tasks in human-scale environments.
  • The energetics and scalability of this approach are promising for future MAV development.