Biomimetics, which draws inspiration from nature, has emerged as a key approach in the
development of underwater vehicles. The integration of this approach with computational …

The fluid dynamics of a bubble collapsing near an elastic or viscoelastic material is coupled
with the mechanical response of the material. We apply a multiphase fluid–solid coupled …

This paper presents a hydrodynamics study that examines the comparison and collaboration
of two swimming modes relevant to the universality of dolphins. This study utilizes a three …

Underwater biomimetic propulsion systems that mimic the BCF (Body and/or Caudal Fin)
fishes have attracted considerable attention. A miniature caudal fin-like propulsion device …

The design and realization of underwater bionic robots actuated by smart materials have
attracted growing attention in recent years. The experimental acquisition of the dynamic …

Underwater autonomous vehicles (UAVs) actuated by smart actuators have attracted
increasing attention. A miniature macro fiber composite (MFC)-actuated robot fish inspired …

Cephalopods, such as squids, have versatile swimming mechanisms that allow them to
adapt to complex underwater environments. Their primary means of propulsion are funnel …

Abstract Efficient low-speed Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) could adopt a
propulsion mechanism with a biomimetic approach of caudal fin propulsion. The …

Understanding the response of solid materials to shock loading is important for mitigating
shock-induced damages and failures, as well as advancing the beneficial use of shock …

This article aims to numerically study the hydrodynamic performance of the bionic dolphin
equipped with a pair of rigid pectoral fins. We use dynamic-grid technology and user-defined …