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    Bio-inspired flow sensing and prediction for fish-like undulating locomotion: A CFD-aided approach

    Feedback flow information is of significance to enable underwater locomotion controllers with higher adaptability and efficiency within varying environments. Inspired from fish sensing their external flow via ...

    Han Zhou, Tianjiang Hu, Kin Huat Low, Lincheng Shen in Journal of Bionic Engineering (2015)

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    Gait study and pattern generation of a starfish-like soft robot with flexible rays actuated by SMAs

    This paper presents the design and development of a starfish-like soft robot with flexible rays and the implementation of multi-gait locomotion using Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuators. The design principle wa...

    Shixin Mao, Erbao Dong, Hu **, Min Xu, Shiwu Zhang in Journal of Bionic Engineering (2014)

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    On-line Optimization of Biomimetic Undulatory Swimming by an Experiment-based Approach

    An experiment-based approach is proposed to improve the performance of biomimetic undulatory locomotion through on-line optimization. The approach is implemented through two steps: (1) the generation of coordi...

    Chunlin Zhou, Kin Huat Low in Journal of Bionic Engineering (2014)

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    A Three-Dimensional Kinematics Analysis of a Koi Carp Pectoral Fin by Digital Image Processing

    Pectoral fins fascinate researchers for their important role in fish maneuvers. By possessing a complicated flexible structure with several fin rays made by a thin film, the fin exhibits a three-dimensional (3...

    Lei Wang, Min Xu, Bo Liu, Kin Huat Low, Jie Yang in Journal of Bionic Engineering (2013)

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    Better Endurance and Load Capacity: An Improved Design of Manta Ray Robot (RoMan-II)

    An improved design of a biomimetic underwater vehicle (RoMan-II) inspired by manta ray is presented in this paper. The design of the prototype and the swimming motion control are discussed. Instead of using ri...

    Chunlin Zhou, Kin-Huat Low in Journal of Bionic Engineering (2010)