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Shape memory alloys (SMAs) have become the most common choice for the development of mini- and micro-type soft bio-inspired robots due to their high power-to-weight ratio, ability to be installed and operated in limited space, silent and vibration-free operation, biocompatibility, and corrosion resistance properties. Moreover, SMA spring-type actuators are used for developing different continuum robots, exhibiting high degrees of freedom and flexibility. Spring- or any elasticmaterial- based antagonistic or biasing force is mostly preferred among all other biasing techniques to generate periodic oscillation of SMA actuator-based robotic body parts. In this model-based study, SMA-based spring-type actuators were used to develop a carangiform-type robotic fishtail. Fin size optimization for the maximization of forward thrust was performed for the developed system by varying different parameters, such as caudal fin size, current through actuators, pulse-width modulation signal (PWM), and operating depth. A caudal fin with a mixed fin pattern between the Lunate and Fork “Lunafork” and a fin area of approximately 5000 mm2 was found to be the most effective for the developed system. The maximum forward thrust developed by this fin was recorded as 40 gmf at an operation depth of 12.5 cm in a body of still water.
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Mithilesh Kumar Koiri
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Dubey Vineet
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Kumar Anuj Sharma
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- Digital Object Identifier (open in new tab) 10.3390/s24020544
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- artykuły w czasopismach
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SENSORS
no. 24,
ISSN: 1424-8220 - Language:
- English
- Publication year:
- 2024
- Bibliographic description:
- Kumar Koiri M., Vineet D., Sharma K. A., Chuchała D.: Design of a Shape-Memory-Alloy-Based Carangiform Robotic Fishtail with Improved Forward Thrust// SENSORS -,iss. 24 (2024), s.544-
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- Digital Object Identifier (open in new tab) 10.3390/s24020544
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- Free publication
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- Gdańsk University of Technology
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