Locomotion in Biorobotic and Somatic Systems News
17 June 2021 | Stuttgart

Robotic fish learns to match its swimming speed to the current

Fish robot
An overhead view of the robot, holding its own against the flowing water
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Locomotion in Biorobotic and Somatic Systems
Max Planck Research Group Leader [~Assoc. Prof.]

Fish have a sensory system known as the lateral line, which allows them to detect movements, vibrations and pressure gradients in the water. Scientists have now given a robotic fish its own version of that system, letting it determine the best swimming speed.