Feb. 7 (Thursday) Tim Reissman (Cornell University)
Design and Implementation of Renewable Energy Systems and
Steering Control Mechanisms for Flying Insect Cyborgs
Abstract:
The crossing of advancements in the understanding of biological systems and the maturity of micro system technology has led to the blending of these two research worlds. The focus of this talk is this combination, in which engineers have combined efforts with biologists to create insect cyborgs. The insect under study is the Manduca sexta moth. The electromechanical systems being applied to the moth range from sensor suites, to drug delivery systems, to communication systems, to flight steering systems, and to renewable energy systems. The objectives of this research are to gain a deeper understanding of the insects used and to advance micro system technologies for integration with such biological systems. This talk will address the engineering findings within the Garcia Group, which include renewable energy systems, harnessing energy from the vibration of the flight, and steering control mechanisms, manipulating the flight by triggering behavioral responses to specific stimuli. For more information, please visit out website: http://lims.mae.cornell.edu/projects/himems.html