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  • Robotics and biomechanics
  • Bioinspired engineering
  • Animal locomotion

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  • Sea turtle hatchlings require efficient turning for terrestrial navigation.
  • Understanding hatchling turning strategies can inform robotic design for complex environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a robotic prototype emulating juvenile sea turtle turning strategies.
  • To optimize turning rate and energy consumption of the robot across diverse terrestrial surfaces.
  • To investigate the influence of gait configurations and flipper design on robot locomotion.

Main Methods:

  • A bioinspired robot was designed to emulate sea turtle hatchling turning.
  • The robot's turning capabilities were tested across five gait configurations (full flipper, front, diagonal, back, single flipper).
  • Locomotion was analyzed on various terrains (rocks, foam, sand) with rigid and soft flipper designs, quantifying roll, pitch, yaw, and lift height.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences in rotational behavior were observed across different terrains and gait styles.
  • Flipper design and gait strategy critically influence environmental adaptability.
  • The study quantified key locomotion features for comparative analysis.

Conclusions:

  • The bioinspired robot demonstrates adaptable turning strategies.
  • Flipper design and gait selection are key factors for optimizing locomotion in complex environments.
  • This research contributes to advancements in bioinspired robotics for variable terrains.