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Fluid Locomotion and Trajectory Planning for Shape-Changing Robots

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Mason, Richard James (2003) Fluid Locomotion and Trajectory Planning for Shape-Changing Robots. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/MFM1-0866. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05292003-160843

Abstract

Motivated by considerations of shape changing propulsion of underwater robotic vehicles, I analyze the mechanics of deformable bodies operating in an ideal fluid. I give particular attention to fishlike robots which may be considered as one or more flexing or oscillating hydrofoils. I then describe methods of planning trajectories for a fishlike robot or any other sort of robot whose locomotion has a periodic or quasi-periodic nature.

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:motion planning; swimming robots
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:Mechanical Engineering
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Burdick, Joel Wakeman
Thesis Committee:
  • Burdick, Joel Wakeman (chair)
  • Antonsson, Erik K.
  • Murray, Richard M.
  • Wu, Theodore Yao-tsu
Defense Date:17 June 2002
Record Number:CaltechETD:etd-05292003-160843
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05292003-160843
DOI:10.7907/MFM1-0866
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:2235
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Imported from ETD-db
Deposited On:30 May 2003
Last Modified:03 Dec 2022 00:38

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