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  • Biomimetics
  • Mechanical Engineering

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  • Semiaquatic arthropods exhibit remarkable water-jumping biomechanics.
  • Existing miniature water-jumping robots lack the controllability of biological systems.
  • Limited robot agility restricts applications, particularly in biomedicine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design an insect-scale magnetoelastic robot with enhanced controllability.
  • To enable precise manipulation for biomedical and other applications.
  • To develop adaptive amphibious locomotion capabilities.

Main Methods:

  • Designed an insect-scale magnetoelastic robot.
  • Tuned magnetic and elastic strain energy for adaptive energy output.
  • Developed dynamic and kinematic models for trajectory prediction.
  • Implemented on-demand actuation for flight phase control.

Main Results:

  • Achieved controllable jumping motion on the water surface.
  • Demonstrated precise control over robot pose and motion during flight.
  • Enabled adaptive amphibious locomotion.
  • Integrated functional modules for task performance.

Conclusions:

  • The developed magnetoelastic robot offers superior controllability for water surface locomotion.
  • This advancement opens new possibilities for miniature robots in precise manipulation tasks.
  • The robot's adaptive capabilities enhance its potential for diverse applications.