Insect Mechanics and Control: Advances in Insect Physiology
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Table of contents
- Contentsv
- Contributorsvii
- Introductionix
- Chapter 1. Medium Flow-Sensing Hairs: Biomechanics and Models1
- 1. Introduction: medium flow-sensing hairs in the animal kingdom2
- 2. Hair motion physical–mathematical models15
- 3. Parameter effects40
- 4. Discussion51
- 5. Bio-inspired artificial motion sensors63
- Notation (dimensions in SI units)69
- Acknowledgements72
- References73
- Appendix A. Determination of the frequency corresponding to the maximum slope of the maximum angular77
- Appendix B. Filiform hair response to a transient pulsating boundary layer flow78
- Chapter 2. Smooth Attachment Devices in Insects: Functional Morphology and Biomechanics81
- 1. Two functional types of insect attachment pads82
- 2. Diversity of smooth attachment devices of insects83
- 3. Material properties90
- 4. Adhesive properties95
- 5. Frictional properties99
- 6. Fluid102
- 7. Functional effects of smooth pads104
- 8. Comparison to other animal groups107
- 9. Biomimetic implications108
- 10. Outlook110
- Acknowledgements110
- References111
- Chapter 3. The Integument of Water-walking Arthropods: Form and Function117
- 1. Introduction118
- 2. Surface tension120
- 3. Wetting131
- 4. Insect cuticle144
- 5. Function157
- 6. Imaging techniques169
- 7. Discussion177
- Acknowledgements181
- References181
- Chapter 4. Mechanosensory Feedback in Walking: From Joint Control to Locomotor Patterns193
- 1. Introduction194
- 2. Mechanosensory feedback signals195
- 3. The control of posture199
- 4. Mechanosensory control of walking201
- 5. Organization of neural networks controlling single-leg stepping204
- 6 Specificity of sensory–motor influences209
- 7. Mechanosensory signals in inter-leg coordination211
- 8. Neural mechanisms underlying modifications in the locomotor output213
- 9. Conclusions221
- Acknowledgements222
- References222
- Chapter 5. Sensory Systems and Flight Stability: What do Insects Measure and Why?231
- 1. Introduction232
- 2. Background234
- 3. Visual sensors237
- 4. Airflow sensors260
- 5. Inertial sensors278
- 6. Wing-load sensors286
- 7. Conclusions289
- Acknowledgements301
- References302
- Chapter 6. The Biomechanics of Chewing and Plant Fracture: Mechanisms and Implications317
- 1. Introduction318
- 2. Accessing nutrients in plants320
- 3. The mechanics of fracture324
- 4. Morphology of mandibles and associated musculature330
- 5. The kinetics of mandible movement337
- 6. Neural control of mandibular movements350
- 7. Costs of consuming tough diets354
- 8. Conclusions357
- Acknowledgements361
- References361
- Index373
Insects have much to offer when it comes to designing engineering solutions to problems, whether for robotics, aeronautics, computing or materials science. Insect Mechanics and Control, the first book ever published on this topic, bringing together world experts working at the interface between entomology, engineering and physics to showcase the exciting research in this rapidly growing field. The authors, applied mathematicians, physicists or quantitative biologists, provide coverage of their subjects in a way that uses the minimum necessary technical detail, making the subject accessible to biologists and their students who are not expert in the field. The book in turn provides a valuable compendium of biological information for physical scientists, thus promoting interchange between the biological and physical sciences.
* Covers important problems in mechanics and control, by reference to extraordinary and fascinating insect examples
* Written by experts, physicists, applied mathematicians and quantitative biologists
* Offers a biological inspiration to physical scientists, from MEMS design to robotics
* Provides a compelling example of integrative biology
* Covers important problems in mechanics and control, by reference to extraordinary and fascinating insect examples
* Written by experts, physicists, applied mathematicians and quantitative biologists
* Offers a biological inspiration to physical scientists, from MEMS design to robotics
* Provides a compelling example of integrative biology