https://neerajbalachandar.github.io/tags/modeling/ModelingHugo Blox Builder (https://hugoblox.com)en-usThu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://neerajbalachandar.github.io/media/icon_hu16206239388152479810.pnghttps://neerajbalachandar.github.io/tags/modeling/https://neerajbalachandar.github.io/project/jellyfish/Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://neerajbalachandar.github.io/project/jellyfish/<h2 id="problem">Problem</h2> <p>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.</p> <figure class="project-detail-figure"><img src="https://neerajbalachandar.github.io/project/jellyfish/detail.png" alt="Analytical Model for Soft Robotic Membranes detail image" loading="lazy"></figure> <h2 id="approach">Approach</h2> <ul> <li>Cosserat rod modeling of membrane deformation</li> <li>Hydrodynamic force estimation via Lighthill&rsquo;s theory</li> <li>Validation using immersed boundary simulations</li> </ul>