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Biomimetic oscillating foil propulsion to enhance underwater vehicle agility and maneuverability
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
Inspired by the swimming abilities of marine animals, this thesis presents "Finnegan the RoboTurtle", an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) powered entirely by four flapping foils. Biomimetic actuation is shown to produce ...