Immersed boundary methods for simulating fluid–structure interaction
Fluid–structure interaction (FSI) problems commonly encountered in engineering and
biological applications involve geometrically complex flexible or rigid bodies undergoing …
biological applications involve geometrically complex flexible or rigid bodies undergoing …
A review on locomotion robophysics: the study of movement at the intersection of robotics, soft matter and dynamical systems
Discovery of fundamental principles which govern and limit effective locomotion (self-
propulsion) is of intellectual interest and practical importance. Human technology has …
propulsion) is of intellectual interest and practical importance. Human technology has …
[HTML][HTML] Autonomous soft robotic fish capable of escape maneuvers using fluidic elastomer actuators
D Marcheseandrew, D Onalcagdas - Soft robotics, 2014 - liebertpub.com
In this work we describe an autonomous soft-bodied robot that is both self-contained and
capable of rapid, continuum-body motion. We detail the design, modeling, fabrication, and …
capable of rapid, continuum-body motion. We detail the design, modeling, fabrication, and …
Fish locomotion: recent advances and new directions
GV Lauder - Annual review of marine science, 2015 - annualreviews.org
Research on fish locomotion has expanded greatly in recent years as new approaches have
been brought to bear on a classical field of study. Detailed analyses of patterns of body and …
been brought to bear on a classical field of study. Detailed analyses of patterns of body and …
Computational analysis of vortex dynamics and performance enhancement due to body–fin and fin–fin interactions in fish-like locomotion
Numerical simulations are used to investigate the hydrodynamic benefits of body–fin and fin–
fin interactions in a fish model in carangiform swimming. The geometry and kinematics of the …
fin interactions in a fish model in carangiform swimming. The geometry and kinematics of the …
Simple phalanx pattern leads to energy saving in cohesive fish schooling
I Ashraf, H Bradshaw, TT Ha, J Halloy… - Proceedings of the …, 2017 - National Acad Sciences
The question of how individuals in a population organize when living in groups arises for
systems as different as a swarm of microorganisms or a flock of seagulls. The different …
systems as different as a swarm of microorganisms or a flock of seagulls. The different …
Energetics of collective movement in vertebrates
The collective directional movement of animals occurs over both short distances and longer
migrations, and is a critical aspect of feeding, reproduction and the ecology of many species …
migrations, and is a critical aspect of feeding, reproduction and the ecology of many species …
Vortex dynamics and hydrodynamic performance enhancement mechanism in batoid fish oscillatory swimming
The effects of chordwise deformation and the half-amplitude asymmetry on the
hydrodynamic performance and vortex dynamics of batoid fish have been numerically …
hydrodynamic performance and vortex dynamics of batoid fish have been numerically …
Passive mechanical models of fish caudal fins: effects of shape and stiffness on self-propulsion
KL Feilich, GV Lauder - Bioinspiration & biomimetics, 2015 - iopscience.iop.org
Fishes are found in a great variety of body forms with tail shapes that vary from forked tuna-
like tails to the square-shaped tails found in some deep-bodied species. Hydrodynamic …
like tails to the square-shaped tails found in some deep-bodied species. Hydrodynamic …
The hydrodynamic advantages of synchronized swimming in a rectangular pattern
Fish schooling is a remarkable biological behavior that is thought to provide hydrodynamic
advantages. Theoretical models have predicted significant reduction in swimming cost due …
advantages. Theoretical models have predicted significant reduction in swimming cost due …