A REVIEW OF TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BIOMIMETIC UNDERWATER VEHICLES
Abstract
This paper presents an overview of some modern trends in the development and creation of biomimetic underwater vehicles. Biomimetics as an interdisciplinary field of science draws inspiration from natural forms, which allows developers to create original solutions for underwater research problems. The introduction notes the relevance of the problem and the advantages of biomimetic designs, and provides some successful examples of using these underwater objects. The purpose and objectives of the review are indicated, and the methods for collecting and analyzing information are described. The features of this interdisciplinary field of underwater vehicle development are noted, which are designed taking into account not only technology, but also using knowledge from the field of biology. The designs of biomimetic fish robots, materials for these underwater vehicles are presented, taking into account streamlining. The varieties of technologies for creating autonomous underwater vehicles, their features of movement and control in the aquatic environment are described: fish-like movements, jet thrust. The methods of controlling biorobots are emphasized, developments based on the movement of the fins of the manta ray are indicated. The importance of using deep reinforcement learning in modeling the control of an underwater vehicle is noted. Examples of the development of biomimetic underwater vehicles based on computational analysis of fluid dynamics, the occurrence of turbulence in various types of motion are presented in detail. Some developers have created bionic dolphin-like robots by combining mechanical properties and underwater planning, which has significantly improved the maneuverability and speed of these devices. Some examples of the implementation of the bionic design method in the field of shipbuilding and aviation are considered. The problems and prospects for the development of biomimetic technologies in relation to the development of underwater autonomous biomimetic vehicles are noted. In conclusion, the main results of the study and the prospects for the development of biomimetic technologies in marine engineering are indicated
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