Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7138488 | Sensors and Actuators A: Physical | 2012 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Description of a new mechanical actuator for the biomimetic propulsion of swimming devices. ⺠Experimental study of the effect of the caudal fin elasticity on the propulsion performance. ⺠Design of a caudal fin with variable stiffness, which provides a fast efficient swimming performance.
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Authors
A. Apalkov, R. Fernández, J.G. Fontaine, T. Akinfiev, M. Armada,