Living organisms are far superior to state-of-the-art robots as they have evolved a wide
number of capabilities that far encompass our most advanced technologies. The merging of …

Robotic systems capable of aquatic movement has increased exploitation in recent years
due to the diverse range of missions that can be performed in otherwise hostile …

This article presents the design, fabrication, and characterization of a soft biomimetic robotic
fish based on dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) that swims by body and/or caudal fin …

Closeup exploration of underwater life requires new forms of interaction, using biomimetic
creatures that are capable of agile swimming maneuvers, equipped with cameras, and …

Soft robotics aims at creating systems with improved performance of movement and
adaptability in unknown, challenging, environments and with higher level of safety during …

For animals, being a member of a group provides various advantages, such as reduced
vulnerability to predators, increased foraging opportunities and reduced energetic costs of …

The observation and detection of the subsea environment urgently require large-scale and
long-term observation platforms. The design and development of subsea AUVs involve three …

In this study, a robotic fish inspired to carangiform swimmers has been developed. The
artifact presents a new transmission system that employs the magnetic field interaction of …

The traditional propeller-based propulsion of underwater robots is inefficient and poorly
adapted to practice. By contrast, underwater biomimetic robots show better stability and …

Schooling in fish is linked to a number of factors such as increased foraging success,
predator avoidance, and social interactions. In addition, a prevailing hypothesis is that …