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A Review of Artificial Lateral Line in Sensor Fabrication and Bionic Applications for Robot Fish
Guijie Liu1, Anyi Wang1, Xinbao Wang1
1Department of Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, China; Key Laboratory of Ocean Engineering of Shandong Province, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, China.
Abstract:
Lateral line is a system of sense organs that can aid fishes to maneuver in a dark environment. Artificial lateral line (ALL) imitates the structure of lateral line in fishes and provides invaluable means for underwater-sensing technology and robot fish control. This paper reviews ALL, including sensor fabrication and applications to robot fish. The biophysics of lateral line are first introduced to enhance the understanding of lateral line structure and function. The design and fabrication of an ALL sensor on the basis of various sensing principles are then presented. ALL systems are collections of sensors that include carrier and control circuit. Their structure and hydrodynamic detection are reviewed. Finally, further research trends and existing problems of ALL are discussed.
