NICOP - Feeling like a Fish
Abstract
We will develop a soft capacitive sensor technology for use within and on a soft-bodied, underwater unmanned vehicle (UUV). The sens"or functionalities to be investigated here are:~ Self-sensing of position for soft actuators that move fins and other appendages;~" Touch sensitivity at contact points along the body;~ Hydrodynamic sensing of pressure and flow separation along the body, necessar"y for real-time feedback control of bio-inspired propulsion systems.The project will use capacitive sensor technology developed by" the University of Auckland Biomimetics lab, Auckland Bioengineering Institute. The project outcome will contribute real-time, soft-""sensing solutions for the next generation of soft, biomimetic UUVs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Nov 03, 2017
- Source ID
- N629091712136
Entities
People
- Iain A Anderson
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Auckland