Robot fish for non-disturbing seafloor surveying
Project Description
This project focuses on the mechanical design and characterization of a robotic fish for non-disturbing seafloor surveying.
Supervisor
SCHARFF, Rob Bernardus Nicolaas
Quota
3
Course type
UROP1000
UROP1100
UROP2100
UROP3100
UROP3200
UROP4100
Applicant's Roles
- Design and fabrication of robot fish propulsion mechanisms and waterproof casings
- Characterization of swimming performance (cost of transport, turning radius, speed) of various robot fish designs
- Characterization of swimming performance (cost of transport, turning radius, speed) of various robot fish designs
Applicant's Learning Objectives
- CAD modeling, simulation, and fabrication of robot fish propulsion mechanisms
- Calculate precise O-ring groove dimensions and squeeze tolerances required to seal a robot fish housing against specified water pressures
- Conduct swim tunnel experiments to analyze and evaluate robot fish propulsion metrics, including swimming speed, cost of transport, and Strouhal number
- Calculate precise O-ring groove dimensions and squeeze tolerances required to seal a robot fish housing against specified water pressures
- Conduct swim tunnel experiments to analyze and evaluate robot fish propulsion metrics, including swimming speed, cost of transport, and Strouhal number
Complexity of the project
Moderate