From insect locomotion to precision actuation: A grasshopper midfoot-inspired design for enhanced step efficiency in piezoelectric stick-slip systems
Published online on March 24, 2026
Abstract
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Ahead of Print.
A novel piezoelectric stick-slip actuator is designed, which incorporates the strong power output of the mid-foot of a grasshopper with excellent stride characteristics. The actuator utilizes a flexible hinge structure inspired by the mid-foot of a bionic ...
A novel piezoelectric stick-slip actuator is designed, which incorporates the strong power output of the mid-foot of a grasshopper with excellent stride characteristics. The actuator utilizes a flexible hinge structure inspired by the mid-foot of a bionic ...