Compact Swimming Robot with Continuum Water Jet Nozzle for Rapid Turns
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2020.12.2179
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, a swimming robot capable of rapid turns not only horizontally but also vertically in an underwater environment is proposed. The robot utilizes a wire-driven continuum water jet nozzle, which can be… read more here.
Keywords: continuum water; water jet; robot; jet nozzle ... See more keywords
Design and implementation of a swimming robot with pectoral fins only
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DOI: 10.1017/s0263574722000406
Abstract: Abstract The use of swimming robots has increased widely in recent years due to the need of using them in situations where human intervention is difficult or not allowed. Exploring depths of seas, military interventions,… read more here.
Keywords: swimming robot; implementation swimming; robot pectoral; design implementation ... See more keywords
A soft breaststroke-inspired swimming robot actuated by dielectric elastomers
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-665x/ab0a7a
Abstract: This article presents the design, fabrication, and performance of a swimming robot actuated by dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs). The robot is inspirited by the breaststroke swimming maneuver and consists of two DEAs to mimic two… read more here.
Keywords: self adaptive; robot actuated; robot; adaptive feet ... See more keywords
Performance Improvement of a High-Speed Swimming Robot for Fishlike Leaping
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2022.3142409
Abstract: Many aquatic animals are able to leap out of water effortlessly, however, it is still exceedingly challenging for a swimming robot. Inspired by the fast-swimming mechanism of fish, in this paper, we develop an untethered… read more here.
Keywords: high speed; speed; swimming robot; speed swimming ... See more keywords
Design of a Carangiform Swimming Robot through a Multiphysics Simulation Environment
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DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics5040046
Abstract: Bio-inspired solutions devised for autonomous underwater robots are currently being investigated by researchers worldwide as a way to improve propulsion. Despite efforts to harness the substantial potential payoffs of marine animal locomotion, biological system performance… read more here.
Keywords: swimming robot; design; robot multiphysics; carangiform ... See more keywords