Fluid dynamics of microwing

On the other hand, little is known about low Re flow. Therefore, the aerodynamics of low Re flow must be investigated in order to estimate an aerodynamic force on a flying microrobot. Fluid dynamics in low Re flow has been examined experimentally in air and water, and these results are compared to a computer simulation in this paper. The results show that the thrust is sufficient for flight. Fig. 1. Photo of microplane.

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