Robotic fish fin achieves fish-like agility
Robotic fish fin achieves 1.66 body lengths per second, mimicking fish agility.
Why it matters
- Advances underwater robotics with fish-like movement.
By the numbers
- Speed: 1.66 body lengths per second.
- Turn radius: 0.86 body lengths.
- Peak thrust: 0.493 newtons.
The big picture
- Potential for underwater exploration and ecological monitoring.
- Future work includes multi-fin systems and energy efficiency improvements.
What they're saying
- Researchers highlight predictive modeling of fin behavior from input current.
Caveats
- High energy consumption currently limits operation time.
What’s next
- Research on multi-fin systems and improving energy efficiency.