Mechanisms for steering robotic fish
US11124281B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63G2008/004
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one aspect, a device for providing propulsion in water is provided by the present disclosure. The device includes a parallel mechanism including at least five rigid bars and at least five joints, each joint being positioned between two of the rigid bars and configured to allow movement of the at least five rigid bars, a first servo motor coupled to a first rigid bar included in the at least five rigid bars, a second servo motor coupled to a second rigid bar included in the at least five rigid bars, and a controller coupled to the first servo motor and the second servo motor and configured to actuate the first servo motor and the second servo motor according to a predetermined pattern.
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