We present an automated procedure for the design of optimal actuation for flagellar magnetic microswimmers based on numerical optimization. Using this method, a magnetic actuation method is provided which allows… Click to show full abstract
We present an automated procedure for the design of optimal actuation for flagellar magnetic microswimmers based on numerical optimization. Using this method, a magnetic actuation method is provided which allows these devices to swim significantly faster compared to the usual sinusoidal actuation. This leads to a novel swimming strategy which makes the swimmer perform a three-dimensional figure-eight trajectory. This shows that a faster propulsion is obtained when the swimmer is allowed to go out of plane. This approach is experimentally validated on a scaled-up flexible swimmer.
Journal Title: Physical review. E
Year Published: 2020
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