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Note publique d'information : Flying insects are intelligent micromachines capable of exquisite maneuvers in unpredictable
environments. Understanding these systems advances our knowledge of flight control,
sensor suites, and unsteady aerodynamics, which is of crucial interest to engineers
developing intelligent flying robots or micro air vehicles (MAVs). The insights we
gain when synthesizing bioinspired systems can in turn benefit the fields of neurophysiology,
ethology and zoology by providing real-life tests of the proposed models. This book
was written by biologists and engineers leading the research in this crossdisciplinary
field. It examines all aspects of the mechanics, technology and intelligence of insects
and insectoids. After introductory-level overviews of flight control in insects, dedicated
chapters focus on the development of autonomous flying systems using biological principles
to sense their surroundings and autonomously navigate. A significant part of the book
is dedicated to the mechanics and control of flapping wings both in insects and artificial
systems. Finally hybrid locomotion, energy harvesting and manufacturing of small flying
robots are covered. A particular feature of the book is the depth on realization topics
such as control engineering, electronics, mechanics, optics, robotics and manufacturing.
This book will be of interest to academic and industrial researchers engaged with
theory and engineering in the domains of aerial robotics, artificial intelligence,
and entomology