Researchers Combine Actuators, Smart Materials To Morph Wing

Credit: IMFT/Laplace
A team of Toulouse-based researchers has made significant progress with morphing wings, bringing the long-sought dream of copying birds on how to achieve aerodynamics closer to reality. Successful wind-tunnel testing on a subscale wing section has convinced Airbus to proceed with full-scale flight...

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