Researchers have recently developed a flexible-yet-sturdy morphing structure inspired by the starfish skeleton that exhibits 4D morphing features with promising applications for robotics, aviation, ...

Drone technology is advancing rapidly, with nature-inspired designs leading the charge. The LIS Raptor, a drone equipped with morphing wings and a tail modeled after the northern goshawk, exemplifies ...

“The morphing wing can change its shape during flight, allowing it to adapt optimally to different flight conditions," explains project leader Martin Radestock from the DLR Institute of Lightweight ...

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has tested AI-assisted morphing wings on its PROTEUS experimental aircraft, enabling real-time shape changes to adapt to flight conditions. Using a flexible trailing ...

A recent article published in Scientific Reports proposed a four-dimensional (4D) morphing structure inspired by the starfish’s unique ability to maintain flexibility and posture while expending ...

Recent announcements highlight three notable aerospace developments: ultralight carbon fiber lattices from Seoul National University, morphing aircraft wings tested by the German Aerospace Center, and ...

DLR has developed new aircraft wings capable of changing shape during flight. Artificial intelligence controls the wings and automatically adjusts them, even in the event of disturbances. The goal is ...

Morphing wings represent a paradigm shift in aeronautical design, enabling dynamic alteration of wing geometry to optimise aerodynamic performance across diverse flight conditions. By integrating ...

Scientists undertook a study of dragonfly wings in order to better understand the relationship between a corrugated wing structure and vortex motions. They discovered that corrugated wings exhibit ...