Development of the Third Generation of the Dual-Reciprocating Drill

The dual-reciprocating drill (DRD) is a low-mass alternative to traditional drilling techniques biologically inspired by the wood wasp ovipositor, which is used to drill into wood in order to lay its eggs. The DRD reciprocates two halves lined with backwards-facing teeth, enabling it to generate tra...

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Main Authors: Craig Pitcher, Mohamed Alkalla, Xavier Pang, Yang Gao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Biomimetics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/5/3/38