Technical Description
This innovation presents an adaptable aquatic mobility platform combining nature-inspired movement with directional propulsion, enabling efficient underwater travel, precise manoeuvring, improved operational stability, and reduced energy consumption across diverse marine exploration and inspection applications.
Problems Addressed
- High Propulsion Energy Consumption
- Limited Underwater Manoeuvrability
- Complex Motion Control
- Unstable Flapping Motion
Tech Features
- Hybrid Bio-Inspired Propulsion
- 90° Heave-Pitch Phase Lead
- 0–180° Rotary Thruster Mount
- Horizontal Flapping Axis
- Buoyancy-Gravity Alignment
- Flexible Polypropylene Tail
Target Audience
- Underwater Robotics Industry
- Marine Research Industry
- Offshore Oil and Gas Industry
- Ocean Exploration Industry
Tech ID: P18-2324 TRL 5 Patent Status: Granted Available For Exclusive and Non-exclusive License
