Development of conducting polymer based biomimetic muscles and fabrication techniques for an artificial pectoral fish fin

Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2005. === Includes bibliographical references. === Fish possess a greater degree of agility, maneuverability, and energy efficiency over current underwater vehicles constructed by engineers. Kinematics studies sho...

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Main Author: Davidson, S. Naomi (Sarah Naomi)
Other Authors: Ian Hunter.
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2006
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/32362