Search results for mechanical dolphin tails

Robotics Apr 3, 2015

Octopus-inspired robot—–the fastest underwater robot based on the given power

Scientists in Singapore have developed a new octopus-inspired robot which can zip through water 10 times its body length within one second, in an ultra-efficient manner. This first-ever ultra-fast propulsion and super-manoeuvrability ...

Archaeology Sep 19, 2012

Ancient crocodiles ate like killer whales

(Phys.org)—Crocodiles are often thought of as living fossils, remaining unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs. But scientists have shown this is not always the case and that 150 million years ago, their feeding mechanisms ...

Engineering Jul 27, 2010

Students Test Dive Mechanical Dolphin Tails (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- Ten University of Cincinnati design students recently tested prosthetic tails that hold promise in revolutionizing sea diving. That experience was part of an innovative UC studio course linking design students ...

General Physics Jun 6, 2006

Marine technology inspired by dolphins' speed

According to Gray’s paradox, dolphins swim faster than they should be able to. Since Gray, scientists have discovered flaws in the details of the paradox, although some explanations of these creatures’ aquatic grace have ...

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