Analytical Model for Soft Robotic Membranes

Jul 7, 11110 · 1 min read

Problem

This project develops analytical models for tendon-actuated soft membranes inspired by jellyfish propulsion. The goal is to capture dominant deformation and propulsion mechanisms with compact, interpretable models.

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Approach

  • Cosserat rod modeling of membrane deformation
  • Hydrodynamic force estimation via Lighthill’s theory
  • Validation using immersed boundary simulations
Ongoing Bio-Inspired Modeling