Elucidating the Flight Stabilization Mechanism of Hawk Moths ~Passive Wing Rotation and "Vibrational Stabilization" are Key~
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A research team led by Professor Hao Liu of Chiba University's Graduate School of Engineering has elucidated the flight stabilization mechanism of hawk moths. They discovered that the elasticity of the wing hinge and natural flapping wing vibrations contribute to "vibrational stabilization," and that the stabilization strategy changes depending on flight speed. This research is expected to contribute to simplifying control and improving stability in biomimetic flying robots.