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This paper describes the development of two new types of pectoral fins made of elastic materials. The fins were designed to have flexibility and multifunctionality for use not only as propulsive devices in biomimetic underwater vehicles but in other applications such as grippers, thus avoiding the environmental damage often caused by rigid fins. We developed an actively controlled pneumatic fin and a passively controlled flexible fin.
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Kato, N. et al. (2008). Elastic Pectoral Fin Actuators for Biomimetic Underwater Vehicles. In: Kato, N., Kamimura, S. (eds) Bio-mechanisms of Swimming and Flying. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-73380-5_22
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