Papers
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Total Citations
457
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About
Brooke E. Flammang is a leading figure in comparative biomechanics and bioinspired robotics, whose work bridges the gap between the functional morphology of fishes and the engineering of autonomous underwater vehicles. Her research centers on understanding how fish fins generate propulsion and maneuverability, using both live animal studies and sophisticated robotic models. Flammang’s major contributions include demonstrating how fin ray stiffness and motor control affect locomotor performance, as shown in her highly cited 2011 paper on a robotic fish caudal fin (219 citations). She also pioneered volumetric imaging techniques to reveal the three-dimensional dual-ring vortex wake structure of shark tails (91 citations), fundamentally advancing our understanding of aquatic locomotion. Her work extends to multi-modal locomotion, notably through the development of an adaptable flying fish robotic model for aero- and hydrodynamic experimentation. Flammang’s bioinspired designs have been instrumental in creating more efficient underwater vehicles, and her recent work on proprioceptive fin webbing (2024) opens new avenues for sensory feedback in robotics. With over 450 total citations, her research is a cornerstone for students and engineers alike, demonstrating how evolution’s “beta-testing” can inspire cutting-edge technology.
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- 2Passive Robotic Models of Propulsion by the Bodies and Caudal Fins of Fish100 citations · 2012
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- 6Bioinspired Design in Research: Evolution as Beta-Testing7 citations · 2022
- 7A bioinspired fish fin webbing for proprioceptive feedback6 citations · 2024
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