Development of an Insect Size Micro Jumping Robot

An insect size micro jumping mechanism is developed and jumps 40cm. The prototype is fabricated with the composite structures cut by precision UV laser. The robot mechanism is bio-mimetic system that is inspired by the small jumping insect, Flea. A single sheet shape memory alloy coil actuator is used for propulsion and energy storage. The compliant mechanism in the body allows to reduce the number of actuators for triggering. The robot mechanism has 36mg weight, 2 cm length and 2mm height except of wire legs.

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