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Development of a humanoid robot for underwater use

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In this research, we have developed a swimming robot with a fluttering kick with two legs, which can swim freely both on the surface of water and under water. We have established a control method for all the different types of motion of this robot, e.g., swimming in a straight line, turning, diving, or rising up in the water. Furthermore, by optimizing the three-dimensional action of this underwater robot, we can expect an improvement in its performance for complex work.

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  1. Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, 2-1-6 Ecchujima, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-8533, Japan

    Yunyi Li, Eturo Shimizu & Masanori Ito

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  1. Yunyi Li
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Correspondence to Masanori Ito.

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This work was presented in part at the 15th International Symposium on Artificial Life and Robotics, Oita, Japan, February 4–6, 2010

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Li, Y., Shimizu, E. & Ito, M. Development of a humanoid robot for underwater use. Artif Life Robotics 15, 551–554 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10015-010-0865-9

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