Cornell’s insect-inspired 3D model could allow flapping-wing robots to fly stably
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Cornell University researchers built a 3D computational model that reveals how insects and birds stay airborne without constant brain-driven corrections. By identifying five key physical variables, they discovered an "anti-resonance" sweet spot where wing and body dynamics naturally balance each other. This means engineers can now build flapping-wing drones that are pre-tuned for stable flight, eliminating heavy sensors and complex control systems.
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