Bioinspired Ocean Exploration - Efficient Locomotion and Robotic Systems

Explore groundbreaking research on bio-inspired ocean exploration in this presidential lecture that delves into the remarkable swimming efficiency of jellyfish and its applications for underwater robotics. Learn how studying the fluid dynamics of these energy-efficient marine creatures is revolutionizing approaches to ocean measurement and exploration. Discover how laboratory and field experiments are unlocking the secrets of zooplankton locomotion, offering innovative solutions to the energy limitations that currently restrict traditional ocean observation methods using surface and submarine vehicles. Gain insights into how this biomimetic approach could enable comprehensive ocean data collection, potentially answering crucial questions about marine environments past, present, and future. The 45-minute presentation demonstrates how nature's solutions, refined over millions of years, are inspiring the development of advanced robotic systems capable of exploring the ocean's vast depths with unprecedented efficiency.