Electro-driven fibrous soft actuators towards flapping-wing control for insect-scale robots

Materials Horizons 2026

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Authors: Ruitong Song, Yangyang Fan, Wenhao Hou, Zhiming Hu, banghan Liu, Kai Liu, Jiu‐an Lv
DOI: 10.1039/d5mh01982f
Cited by: 2
References: 36

Abstract

), and wide frequency bandwidth (50 Hz). Furthermore, electro-driven fibrous actuators have mimicked the actuation function of dragonfly direct flight muscles. The flapping frequency, amplitude, and angle of a single wing were precisely controlled by electrical parameters. Moreover, through programmable drive of two LCE fibrous actuators, the flapping phase difference characteristics of the forewings and hindwings of dragonflies under different flight modes were imitated. This work highlights the significant potential of electro-driven LCE fibers as high-performing artificial muscles for the development of biomimetic FMAVs.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Biomimetic flight and propulsion mechanisms Dielectric materials and actuators Micro and Nano Robotics

Publication details

Journal / source
Materials Horizons
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
13
Issue
5
Pages
2257–2266
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN