Dynamic modeling of a robotic fish propelled by a compliant tail

V Kopman, J Laut, F Acquaviva… - IEEE Journal of …, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, a dynamic model for a robotic fish propelled by a tail with a flexible fin is
presented. The robotic fish is composed of two links connected by an actuated joint; the …

Bioinspiring an interest in STEM

J Laut, T Bartolini, M Porfiri - IEEE transactions on education, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Attracting K–12 students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) is viewed as a critical element for benefiting both the economy and …

Fish–robot interactions: robot fish in animal behavioral studies

S Butail, N Abaid, S Macrì, M Porfiri - Robot Fish: Bio-inspired Fishlike …, 2015 - Springer
In this chapter, we focus on the use of robotic fish in animal behavior studies. Specifically,
we describe the design and control of a low-cost robot along with accompanying enabling …

Toward a maneuverable miniature robotic fish equipped with a novel magnetic actuator system

X Chen, J Yu, Z Wu, Y Meng… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Most existing robotic fish have a large body size driven by servo motor system, while
conventional small-sized actuators hardly generate a high swimming performance. This …

Robotic fish: Design and characterization of an interactive idevice-controlled robotic fish for informal science education

P Phamduy, R LeGrand, M Porfiri - IEEE Robotics & Automation …, 2015 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this article, we present the design, development, and characterization of a biomimetic
robotic fish remotely controlled by an iDevice application (app) for use in informal science …

Integrating mechatronics in project-based learning of Malaysian high school students and teachers

F Tauro, Y Cha, F Rahim… - International …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
College students' attrition in engineering programs is a major problem in developed and
developing countries. Outreach activities in science, technology, engineering, and …

Controlling a robotic fish via a natural user interface for informal science education

P Phamduy, M DeBellis, M Porfiri - IEEE Transactions on …, 2015 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Informal science education is a key contributing factor to scientific literacy, which determines
our capacity as a society to technologically progress and make cognizant decisions on …

Remotely controlled boat for water quality monitoring and sampling

VL Dsouza, SF Dsouza, M Sarosh, S Kukkilaya… - Materials Today …, 2021 - Elsevier
This research work entails the design and manufacturing of a prototype of a remotely
controlled boat which can monitor the real-time water characteristic of a large water body …

Gowanus voyage: Where mechatronics, public art, community members, and environmental science meet [focus on education]

J Laut, SN Wright, O Nov… - IEEE Control Systems …, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The scientific literacy of the public contributes to the acceptance of new scientific concepts,
technologies, and methods that may influence society as a whole [1]. Thus, increasing the …

Performance study on a novel variable area robotic fin

B Liu, Y Yang, F Qin, S Zhang - Mechatronics, 2015 - Elsevier
Fish fin possesses large deformations in its motion cycle assisting fish's swimming, in which
its geometric parameters such as surface area, aspect ratio change greatly, and the complex …