Abstract
This paper studies the modelling, design and fabrication of a bio-inspired fish-like robot propelled by a compliant body. The key to the design is the use of a single motor to actuate the compliant body and to generate thrust. The robot has the same geometrical properties of a subcarangiform swimmer with the same length. The design is based on rigid head and fin linked together with a compliant body. The flexible part is modelled as a non-uniform cantilever beam actuated by a concentrated moment. The dynamics of the compliant body are studied and a relationship between the applied moment and the resulting motion is derived. A prototype that implements the proposed approach is built. Experiments on the prototype are done to identify the model parameters and to validate the theoretical modelling.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2012 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, ICRA 2012 |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
Pages | 5340-5345 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781467314039 |
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Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Event | 2012 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, ICRA 2012 - Saint Paul, MN, United States Duration: 14 May 2012 → 18 May 2012 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings - IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation |
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ISSN (Print) | 1050-4729 |
Conference
Conference | 2012 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, ICRA 2012 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Saint Paul, MN |
Period | 14/05/12 → 18/05/12 |