V.K. Viswanathan

Design and Characterization of a Fully Autonomous Under-actuated Soft Batoid-like Robot

Batoids use their large pectoral fins to achieve unique maneuverability and propulsive performance. In this work, the design, fabrication and characterization a soft batoid-like robot is presented. The robot is designed to mimic un-dulatory rajiform locomotion. The design is under-actuated, simple a…