Design, Locomotion, and Control of Amphibious Robots: Recent Advances
Yi Jin (1), Chang Liu (1), Roger D. Quinn (1), Robert J. Wood (2), C. Chase Cao (1,3, and 4) ((1) Department of Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA (2) John A. Paulson School of Engineering, Applied Sciences
TL;DR
This paper reviews recent advances in amphibious robots, focusing on their design, locomotion, and control systems to enhance performance across land and water environments.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive overview of recent progress in movement strategies, actuators, and control systems for amphibious robots, highlighting future research directions.
Findings
Progress in movement strategies for amphibious locomotion
Development of novel material-based actuators
Advances in autonomous control systems
Abstract
Amphibious robots, operating seamlessly across land and water, are advancing applications in conservation, disaster response, and defense. Their performance depends on locomotion mechanisms, actuation technologies, and sensor-control integration. This review highlights recent progress in these areas, examining movement strategies, material-based actuators, and control systems for autonomy and adaptability. Challenges and opportunities are outlined to guide future research toward more efficient, resilient, and multifunctional amphibious robots.
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Taxonomy
TopicsSoft Robotics and Applications · Robotic Locomotion and Control · Dielectric materials and actuators