Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5896437 | Zoology | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In this paper we describe how we combine computational and mathematical models to form virtual fish to explore different hypotheses about the impact of centra. We show how we create simulation models using a combination of a mathematical model of a fish-like robot using caudal fin propulsion, a propulsion model, and an optimizer, to explore the impact of centra under various scenarios. The optimizer uses the mathematical model to construct valid configurations of the digital robot and uses the utility function and propulsion model to evaluate the performance of each configuration. The evaluations are used to explore the adaptive landscape and find high-performing configurations. Our results show that the high-performing configurations have both increased (flexural) stiffness of the tail and higher tailbeat frequencies.
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Authors
Robert G. Root, C.W. Liew,