Biomedical Engineering Reference
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Figure 9.10 depicts some natural designs for caudal fins. However, the design of
caudal fins may take many shapes, as depicted in figure 9.11.
Figures 9.12, 9.13, and 9.14 depict a number of designed biomimetic robotic
fish that are remotely controllable as well as some unique caudal fin designs. The
fish is designed such that its caudal fin can be replaced and different designs of
caudal fins can be tested.
hunnus thynnus
Aspect ratio: 9.8
Height
Epinephelus aeneus
Aspect ratio: 1.3
Height
FIGURE 9.10
Some typical naturally evolved designs for caudal fins.
Rounded
Truncated
Emarginate
Semilunar
Forked
Pointed
Rhombic
S shaped
FIGURE 9.11
Some natural designs for caudal fins.
FIGURE 9.12
Another ERI's biomimetic fish with an emarginated type of caudal fin design.
