Haltere IMU

Overview

The Haltere IMU project (2009-2010) takes inspiration from the biological gyroscopic sensing system found in flying insects. This bio-inspired approach to inertial measurement offers unique advantages in motion sensing and stability control.

Technical Details

Bio-Inspired Design

• Insect haltere mechanism

• Resonant structure

• Force coupling system

• Multiple axis sensing

Implementation

• MEMS fabrication

• Signal conditioning

• Data processing

• System integration

Media

Innovation

• Bio-inspired sensing approach

• Novel mechanical design

• High-sensitivity measurements

• Efficient signal processing

Applications

• Mobile robotics

• Stabilization systems

• Motion tracking

• Navigation

Related Work

• Particle Trap IMU

• MEMS Accelerometer