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T-Bone: Tail-Based Oscillatory Navigator Explorer
Overview
Inspired by the elegance of fish propulsion, T-Bone is a bio-inspired robotic swimmer with five modular tail segments and interchangeable fins. Its design lets us rapidly swap horizontal and vertical profiles to optimize thrust, stability, and maneuverability in water.
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Technical Report
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Final Presentation
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