3 accepted papers
This study presents a novel hydrofoil-based propulsion system for water surface-operating robots, inspired by the paddling locomotion of aquatic species. Several hydrofoil designs were developed and evaluated using a custom Hydroflapper setup to assess their hydrodynamic performance. The proposed fr
Existing aquatic robotic vehicles tend to be large, heavy, and difficult to deploy. This often renders them unsuitable for monitoring delicate aquatic habitats and hard-to-access areas. We present a comprehensive framework for the design and development of sailing micro aerial vehicles (SailMAVs), w…
Aerial robots show significant potential for forest canopy research and environmental monitoring by providing data collection capabilities at high spatial and temporal resolutions. However, limited flight endurance hinders their application. Inspired by natural perching behaviours, we propose a mult…