FlapKine#

FlapKine is a modular, high-performance PyQt5-based application for 3D forward and inverse kinematics visualization. Designed for researchers, roboticists, and engineers, it enables precise visualization, and export of flapping-wing kinematics using STL models and camera-tracked experimental data.

Built with PyQt5 and VTK | Research-grade accuracy | Bio-inspired robotics ready

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🔧 Features#

  • Inverse Kinematics Engine – Compute euler angles and visualize 3D point trajectories using custom analytical models.

  • 3D STL Mesh Viewer – Load STL files and observe real-time kinematic transformations.

  • Project Configuration – Customize video resolution, camera settings, lighting parameters, and export options.

  • In-Situ Rendering – Generate animations directly in memory without removing I/O overhead, enabling significantly faster execution.

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📚 Table of Contents#

Getting Started