Research

Comparing the effect of looming silhouette detail on escape response in fish with different ecology

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This project focused on how the escape responses of different species of fish changed depending on visuals used to startle them.

Anti-Stall Control Surfaces and Flow Visualization

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This project focused on designing control fins for aquatic vehicles that have anti-stall characteristics that allow for greater maneuverability and control in the water.

HISSbot: Sidewinding with a Soft Snake Robot

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This project focused on pneumatic snake-like robot that used McKibben muscles to replicate the gait of a sidewinding snake.


Publications

HISSbot: Sidewinding with a Soft Snake Robot