Study on Bionic Fabrication and Morphology of the Two Wings of the Tiger Papilio

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Abstract

Based on research into bionic butterflies for environmental detection and ecological management, a scheme was proposed to develop and manufacture a bionic aircraft with two wings inspired by specific butterfly species. A flapping-wing aircraft with a simple structure was designed, and its two-wing design was optimized. The research focused on several key areas: the design and optimization of the wings, the development of the transmission mechanism, hardware design and fabrication, and 3D printing for component manufacturing. This resulted in the bionic replication of the wing shape and structure of the Tiger Papilio butterfly. The final bionic butterfly features a wingspan of 29.5 cm and a total weight of 13.8 g. This project integrates mechatronic principles and provides a valuable reference for advancements in the field of bionic butterflies. Future research could explore the aerodynamic characteristics of wings and innovative design approaches in greater depth.

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