Bio-Inspired Robotics

A Biomimetic Underwater Vehicle Actuated by Waves with Ionic Polymer–Metal composite Soft Sensors
Q. Shen, T. Wang, and K. J. Kim. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics 10(5),055007 (2015) [PDF] [DOI] [PubMed]

An IPMC-Enabled Bio-Inspired Bending/Twisting Fin for Underwater Applications
V. Palmre, M. Fleming, D. Pugal, S.J. Kim, K. J. Kim, and K. K. Leang. Smart Materials and Structures 22(1), 014003 (2013) [PDF] [DOI]

Equivalent Modeling for Shape Design of IPMC (Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite) as Flapping Actuator
H. C. Park, S.-K. Lee, and K. J. Kim. Key Engineering Materials: Advances in Fracture and Strength 297-300, 616-621 (2005) [DOI]