Alicia Keow
Papers
7
Total Citations
85
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7
About
Alicia Keow is a pioneering researcher in bio-inspired underwater robotics, specializing in novel buoyancy and depth control systems for autonomous underwater vehicles. Her work centers on developing compact, energy-efficient mechanisms that mimic natural swimming bladders, enabling robotic fish to achieve true three-dimensional maneuverability. Keow’s major contributions include the first demonstrations of variable buoyancy systems powered by water electrolysis and reversible proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, which replace bulky compressed air or piston-based systems with lightweight, electrically controlled gas generation and consumption. Her most-cited papers, including "PIDA Control of Buoyancy Device Enabled by Water Electrolysis" and "Model-Based Control of a Robotic Fish to Enable 3D Maneuvering Through a Moving Orifice," each with 23 citations, showcase her ability to integrate control theory with novel hardware. She has also explored ionic polymer metal composite (IPMC) actuators for fine depth control. Keow’s work has significant implications for long-duration underwater exploration, environmental monitoring, and intelligent sampling, offering a path toward more agile and efficient robotic platforms. Her innovative use of reversible fuel cells for simultaneous buoyancy and power management represents a notable achievement in sustainable underwater robotics.
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- 1PIDA Control of Buoyancy Device Enabled by Water Electrolysis23 citations · 2020
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- 3Reversible fuel cell enabled underwater buoyancy control9 citations · 2022
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- 7Underwater Buoyancy and Depth Control Using Reversible PEM Fuel Cells7 citations · 2020