Seamless Active Morphing Wing
The SmartX-Alpha demonstrator (dark vertical structure in wind tunnel) has moveable flaps and piezo-controlled fins to react to changes in wind currents. (© T. Mkhoyan)
Inspired by birds, SmartX project strives to develop a wing that can actively absorb gusts of wind. With seamlessly interconnected morphing trailing edge modules, the wing has the capability of active morphing, i.e., able to adapt its shape in different flight conditions for improving the aerodynamic performance in a controlled way.
Bo Sun
PhD Candidate
My research interests include reinforcement learning, intelligent control and aerospace systems.