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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...