Browsing Mechanical, Manufacturing & Biomedical Eng by Author "DIRKS, JAN-HENNING"
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Biomechanics of the stick insect antenna: Damping properties and structural correlates of the cuticle
DIRKS, JAN-HENNING (2011)The antenna of the Indian stick insect Carausius morosus is a highly specialized near-range sensory probe used to actively sample tactile cues about location, distance or shape of external objects in real time. The length ... -
In vivo dynamics of the internal fibrous structure in smooth adhesive pads of insects
DIRKS, JAN-HENNING (2012)Many insects with smooth adhesive pads can rapidly enlarge their contact area by centripetal pulls on the legs, allowing them to cope with sudden mechanical perturbations such as gusts of wind or raindrops. The short time ...