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Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Biomimetics
  • Marine Science

Background:

  • Mechatronic and soft robotics are increasingly inspired by the animal kingdom.
  • Marine biomimetic research is a growing field focused on developing high-performance robots.
  • Bibliographic analysis reveals key trends and knowledge domains in this area.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze established and emerging knowledge domains in marine biomimetic robotics.
  • To identify key research areas, collaborations, and challenges.
  • To highlight the need for advancements in energy provision for autonomous operation.

Main Methods:

  • Bibliographic statistics tools were used to analyze 6980 publications from 1950-2020 (Scopus database).
  • Clustering analysis was performed on country collaborations.
  • Identification of significant research areas: energy provision, biomaterials, and design/control.

Main Results:

  • A significant increase in research activity was observed from 2003-2004.
  • Two major collaborative clusters were identified: Asian-North American and European.
  • Key research areas include microbial fuel cells for energy, biomaterials for soft robotics, and locomotor designs.

Conclusions:

  • Marine biomimetic robotics is hindered by a lack of long-lasting energy solutions, impacting operational autonomy.
  • Urgent need to identify natural energy acquisition processes for robots.
  • Future research should focus on optimizing energy consumption through natural design principles.