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What if the smooth surface of a pond could be a high‑precision robotics workshop? Engineers at the University of Virginia ...

The hydrodynamic mechanics of aquatic locomotion examine how organisms and engineered systems move through water by generating and manipulating fluid flows to produce thrust, lift and control. Two ...

Researchers have prototyped sensor-packed robot bugs that mimic biological digestive systems to meet energy needs, employ a Janus interface for a steady supply of nutrients and move on the water's ...

Researchers questioned if coordinated group movements by animals moving through a fluid could reduce the energy cost of locomotion. By combining biomechanics and bioenergetics the researchers found ...

The diverse swimming techniques of the ancient reptiles that ruled the Mesozoic seas have been revealed. Some of the most extraordinary body transformations in evolution have occurred in animals that ...

Investigations into animal locomotion across diverse environments have highlighted the universal applicability of adjustable reciprocal motion, offering insights into simplifying actuation systems for ...