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Modeling and control of a link-based dolphin-like robot capable of 3D movements

  • Junzhi Yu*
  • , Youfu Li
  • , Yonghui Hu
  • , Long Wang
  • *Corresponding author for this work

    Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

    Abstract

    This paper focuses on a three-dimensional (3D) dynamic model for a self-propelled, multilink dolphin-like robot to predict the dynamic behaviors of the bio-inspired artificial dolphin system within the framework of multibody dynamics. The propulsive structure involves a multilink tail and an oscillating fluke cooperatively achieving dorsoventral oscillations, as well as a pair of mechanical flippers performing flapping movements, which can actually be simplified as an open-chain, tree-like multibody with a mobile base. The Schiehlen method is further utilized to formulate the equations of the motion on the basis of a well-integrated kinematic and dynamic analysis of propulsive elements. A rough comparison between simulations and experiments on forward swimming and combined motions verifies the effectiveness of the formed model and corresponding locomotion control method. © 2008 Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationIntelligent Robotics and Applications
    Subtitle of host publicationFirst International Conference, ICIRA 2008, Proceedings
    PublisherSpringer Verlag
    Pages982-991
    Volume5314 LNAI
    ISBN (Print)3540885129, 9783540885122
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2008
    Event1st International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2008 - Wuhan, China
    Duration: 15 Oct 200817 Oct 2008

    Publication series

    NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
    Volume5314 LNAI
    ISSN (Print)0302-9743
    ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

    Conference

    Conference1st International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2008
    PlaceChina
    CityWuhan
    Period15/10/0817/10/08

    Research Keywords

    • Bio-inspired robots
    • Dynamics and control
    • Locomotion control
    • Multibody dynamics
    • Schiehlen method

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