Locomotion in Biorobotic and Somatic Systems News
17 June 2021 | Stuttgart

Robotic fish learns to match its swimming speed to the current

Fish robot
An overhead view of the robot, holding its own against the flowing water

Fish have a sensory system known as the lateral line, which allows them to detect movements, vibrations and pressure gradients in the water. Scientists have now given a robotic fish its own version of that system, letting it determine the best swimming speed.