Contents
Overview
Inspiration of Aviation & Gliding Goals
Introduction
Inspirational Devices
Goals
Initial Design and Prototype
Vector Loop Equation
Kinematic Simulation
Video: Planar Bird Wing Mechnanism
Final Design and Prototypes
Design Modifications
MATLAB Simulation
Video: 3D Bird Wing Mechanism
Manufacturing Challenges
Four Bar Linkage Systems
Position Analysis
MATLAB Modeling
Fabricating the Flapper
Improvements
Conclusion
Conclusion and Recommendations for Future Work
Appendix