A bionic adhesive disc for torrent immune locomotion inspired by the Guizhou Gastromyzontidae

Zhang, Yaoyao; Wu, Xuan; Gong, Ling; Chen, Guisong; Wang, Xiaojie

doi:10.1109/robio49542.2019.8961841

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“…In the area of bio-inspired inventions useful for underwater technology, it is also worth mentioning adhesive discs produced by 3D printing technology [121]. The inspiration for this work was the fish Guizhou Gastromyzontidae, which has developed a strong adhesive system for wet and slippery rocks [121]. A copy of this solution is potentially useful in underwater robotics [121].…”

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“…The inspiration for this work was the fish Guizhou Gastromyzontidae, which has developed a strong adhesive system for wet and slippery rocks [121]. A copy of this solution is potentially useful in underwater robotics [121]. Similar solutions were introduced by Zhou and Wu [122] based on different species, such as Hillstream loaches (Beaufortia kweichowensis) [122].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Additive Manufacturing in Underwater Applications

Korniejenko,

Gądek,

Dynowski

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Applied Sciences

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Additive manufacturing (AM), commonly named 3D printing, is a promising technology for many applications. It is the most viable option for widespread use in automated construction processes, especially for harsh environments such as underwater. Some contemporary applications of this technology have been tested in underwater environments, but there are still a number of problems to be solved. This study focuses on the current development of 3D printing technology for underwater applications, including the required improvements in the technology itself, as well as new materials. Information about underwater applications involving part fabrication via AM is also provided. The article is based on a literature review that is supplemented by case studies of practical applications. The main findings show that the usage of additive manufacturing in underwater applications can bring a number of advantages—for instance, increasing work safety, limiting the environmental burden, and high efficiency. Currently, only a few prototype applications for this technology have been developed. However, underwater additive manufacturing is a promising tool to develop new, effective applications on a larger scale. The technology itself, as well as the materials used, still require development and optimization.

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Additive Manufacturing in Underwater Applications

Korniejenko,

Gądek,

Dynowski

et al. 2024

Applied Sciences

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“…Tramacere et al [ 17 ] developed the first passive prototypes of artificial suction cups made of silicone; the prototype was equivalent to octopus suckers in terms of sizes and anatomical proportion. Zhang et al [ 18 ] designed and fabricated an artificial adhesive disc with hexagonal pad-like microstructures; the proposed disc could offer possible solutions for the design of adhesion systems for underwater robots.…”

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Enhanced Adhesion of Synthetic Discs with Micro-Patterned Margins

Zhou

2022

Biomimetics

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Many aquatic creatures in nature have non-cooperative surface scaling abilities using suction organs; micro-/nano-scale structures found in different parts of the organs play an important role in this mechanism. Synthetic bioinspired suction devices have been developed, but the mechanisms of bioinspired suction system need further investigation. This paper presents the development of a synthetic adhesive disc inspired by the hillstream loach. The microscopic structures involved in adhesion of the hillstream loach were investigated. Bioinspired suction discs were designed with single-level or hierarchical micropatterned margins. Micro three-dimensional (3D) printing and micro electromechanical system (MEMs) technology were utilized in the fabrication of the discs, and the adhesion performance was tested on substrates with different roughness values. The engaging and disengaging processes of the margin were simulated by carrying out a peeling test on a submerged substrate. The interactions between the liquid film and the microstructures were observed using fluorescence microscopy. The enhanced adhesion forces due to the synergy of the hierarchically micro-patterned margin and the disc cavity were duplicated in the synthetic adhesion system.

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A bionic adhesive disc for torrent immune locomotion inspired by the Guizhou Gastromyzontidae

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Additive Manufacturing in Underwater Applications

Additive Manufacturing in Underwater Applications

Enhanced Adhesion of Synthetic Discs with Micro-Patterned Margins

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