Title :
Development of biology-inspired autonomous underwater vehicle “BASS III” with high maneuverability
Author :
Kato, Naomi ; Wicaksono, Bugi Wiku ; Suzuki, Yoshihiro
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Marine Sci. & Technol., Tokai Univ., Kanagawa, Japan
Abstract :
Deals with (1) development of a three-motor-driven mechanical pectoral fin (3MDMPF) and its hydrodynamic characteristics and (2) development of an autonomous underwater vehicle equipped with the pair of 3MDMPFs named “BASS III” and its swimming performance. The flapping motion 3MDMPF can produce is effective in increasing the thrust force. BASS Ill has high maneuverability such as ascending and descending both in forward and backward directions, turning at almost same point and lateral swimming
Keywords :
mobile robots; remotely operated vehicles; underwater vehicles; BASS III; biology-inspired autonomous underwater vehicle; flapping motion; high maneuverability; hydrodynamic characteristics; lateral swimming; swimming performance; three-motor-driven mechanical pectoral fin; thrust force; Character generation; Fasteners; Marine animals; Marine technology; Marine vehicles; Propulsion; Remotely operated vehicles; Robots; Turning; Underwater vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Underwater Technology, 2000. UT 00. Proceedings of the 2000 International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Tokyo
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6378-7
DOI :
10.1109/UT.2000.852520
