Advancements in Bioinspired Underwater Robotics: Design, Actuation, and Applications
A special issue of Biomimetics (ISSN 2313-7673). This special issue belongs to the section "Locomotion and Bioinspired Robotics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 19
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bioinspired underwater robotics is a rapidly advancing field that draws inspiration from aquatic organisms to design robots with superior efficiency, maneuverability, and adaptability. These robots mimic the hydrodynamic shapes and flexible materials of fish and other marine life, enabling them to move efficiently through water. Biomimetic propulsion methods, such as undulatory motion and pectoral fin propulsion, are replacing traditional propellers, while smart materials are increasingly being used to create actuators that mimic biological movement. Applications range from ocean exploration and environmental monitoring to inspection and search and rescue operations. Future research will focus on developing more autonomous, intelligent, and collaborative robots, with advancements in mechanism design, underwater environment perception, and control methods.
This Special Issue is devoted to the development of bioinspired underwater robotics. Topics of interest include the following:
- Biomimetic Design Principles;
- Biomimetic Propulsion Methods;
- Biomimetic Sensors and Instrumentation;
- Smart Materials and Structures;
- Control Systems for Biomimetic Actuation;
- Applications in Diverse Underwater Environments.
It is our pleasure to invite you to submit a manuscript for this Special Issue. Full papers, short communications, and reviews are welcome.
Dr. Chao Tang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bioinspired robotics
- underwater robotics
- biomimicry
- propulsion
- hydrodynamic design
- smart materials
- ocean exploration
- environmental monitoring
- autonomous underwater vehicles
- robotic fish
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