Design and implementation of multi-level linkage mechanism bionic pectoral fin for manta ray robot

• Published in: Ocean engineering Vol. 284; p. 115152
• Main Authors: Sun, Qixuan, Wu, Jiannan, Sheng, Chaowu, Hu, Sijie, Wang, Zhanglin, Huang, Haocai
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 15.09.2023
• Subjects: Bionic pectoral fin; Hydrodynamic analysis; Manta ray robot; Mechanism motion analysis; Underwater tests; Hydrodynamic analysis; Underwater tests; Manta ray robot; Bionic pectoral fin; Mechanism motion analysis

Manta rays achieve propulsion through the undulation of their pectoral fins, making them an important subject of study in bionics due to their efficient and agile swimming characteristics. However, currently, most biomimetic pectoral fins achieve a flapping pattern similar to that of biological fins...