Tendeng Awa
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Total Citations
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About
Tendeng Awa is a pioneering researcher in bio-inspired underwater robotics, specializing in the design, modeling, and control of novel spherical and father–son robotic systems for marine exploration. Her work centers on developing lightweight, stable, and maneuverable robots that mimic natural organisms—such as jellyfish and insects—to overcome the limitations of conventional underwater manipulators. Awa’s major contributions include the creation of a jellyfish-inspired multiple spherical underwater robot system for task planning and collaboration (38 citations), and a bio-inspired father–son robot for underwater target acquisition and identification (20 citations), where a smaller microrobot is deployed from a larger “father” platform to perform delicate sampling tasks. She also advanced navigation in unknown environments with a D* Lite-based algorithm for multi-robot coordination. Her research on hybrid propulsion devices (water-jet and propeller) for spherical robots has improved motion stability and efficiency, as demonstrated in her 2020 and 2021 studies. With over 70 total citations across her most-cited works, Awa’s innovative designs—such as the insect-inspired microrobot and fish-inspired small underwater vehicle—offer scalable, bio-mimetic solutions for shallow-sea operations, making her a leading voice in the future of autonomous underwater robotics.
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