Dolphin-like propulsive mechanism based on an adjustable Scotch yoke

Mechanism and Machine Theory

Volumn 44, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 603-614

  Yu, Junzhi ^a   Hu, Yonghui ^b   Huo, Jiyan ^b   Wang, Long ^b  

^a INSTITUTE OF AUTOMATION   (China)

^b PEKING UNIVERSITY   (China)

Author keywords

Amplitude modulation mechanism; Bio inspired mechanism; Dolphin like robot; Mechanical design; Scotch yoke

Indexed keywords

AMPLITUDE MODULATION; DOLPHINS (STRUCTURES); MECHANISMS; MODULATION; MOTION CONTROL; MOTION ESTIMATION; MOTION PLANNING; MOTORS; ROBOTICS; ROBOTS;

BIO-INSPIRED MECHANISM; DOLPHIN-LIKE ROBOT; DSP-BASED; GEAR TRANSMISSIONS; MECHANICAL DESIGN; PAPER ADDRESSES; PRELIMINARY TESTS; PRO-PEL; PROPULSIVE MECHANISMS; PROPULSOR; RECIPROCATING MOTIONS; SCOTCH YOKE; SINUSOIDAL OSCILLATIONS;

MACHINE DESIGN;

EID: 58249091418     PISSN: 0094114X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2008.08.011     Document Type: Article

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