Bio-Inspired Robotics for Underwater Exploration         

Ntakarutimana Dieudonné Aimé

Faculty of Pharmacy Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

The field of bio-inspired robotics leverages the principles of natural selection and the unique adaptations of marine life to develop advanced underwater exploration technologies. By mimicking the locomotion, sensing, and structural mechanisms of aquatic organisms, engineers and scientists have created innovative robotic systems that can navigate and operate efficiently in the challenging underwater environment. This paper explores the design and engineering principles behind bio-inspired underwater robots, highlights specific examples of these technologies, and discusses their applications in environmental monitoring, pipeline servicing, and marine debris collection. It also addresses the current challenges and future directions in this rapidly evolving field, emphasizing the potential for bio-inspired robotics to contribute significantly to both technological advancement and environmental conservation.

Keywords: Bio-inspired robotics, Underwater exploration, Marine life adaptations, Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), Environmental monitoring.

CITATION: Ntakarutimana Dieudonné Aimé. Bio-Inspired Robotics for Underwater Exploration. Research Output Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research. 2024 3(1):44-49.