Analysis of the Effect Waveform Parameters have on Stingray Surface Velocity

Abstract

Researchers in the field of underwater robotics have been looking at biomimicry to reduce the vehicles impact on the local environment. To do so, an analysis of the relationship between the surface velocity of a stingray inspired robot and the parameters of its waveform motion is required. By applying linear and polynomial regression to a series of trials that vary the waveform parameters, three numerical models were produced. These numerical models can be used to determine a baseline for the performance of a robotic stingray in autonomous and swarming applications.