The swimming backward for biomimetic carangiform robot fish is analyzed and implemented in this paper. The swimming law of the carangiform robot fish is modified according to the European Eel swimming mode based on the multiple-link structure to implement the backward motion. The motion mode difference between the eel and carangiform fish is discussed, and a qualitative kinematic analysis of th...

Three biomimetic machines are presented: an external knee prosthesis, a bipedal robot, and a robotic fish. Here we demonstrate how models of biological movement and actuators that perform like muscle can enhance machine stability, efficiency and dynamic cosmesis. Ideas addressed in the paper include the use of muscle tissue for machine actuation, and how biological models can serve as virtual c...

The collective behavior of animals has been traditionally studied through observation, quantitative models behavior, and devices low intelligence. Nowadays, the advancements in field robotics allow for closed-loop experiments that occur real-time, artificial agents intelligently autonomously blend into hybrid groups robots (i.e., biohybrid groups). Such systems provide scientists with opportuni...

Rhythmic movements show fundamental motion patterns in the locomotion of animals. Inspired by real animals, biomimetic robots also adopt similar locomotion pattern in order to obtain versatile mobility. For the motorized mechatronic systems in robots, trajectory tracking control of rhythmic motions is a challenge because periodical friction and other unmodeled dynamics may exist and they bring ...