G. B. Taylor
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G. B. Taylor is a leading researcher in bio-inspired robotics and energy harvesting, with a primary focus on developing efficient, nature-inspired autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Their most cited work, "Optimal design and energy harvesting performance of carangiform fish-like robotic system" (2018, 21 citations), represents a significant contribution to the field by demonstrating how flexible, mimetic designs can improve swimming efficiency and energy capture in robotic fish. Taylor’s research bridges mechanical engineering and biology, optimizing body-caudal fin locomotion to create more sustainable AUVs for long-duration missions. Their work has been instrumental in advancing the practical application of biomimetic principles, showing how flexible materials and optimal design parameters can reduce energy consumption while enhancing performance. With a growing citation impact, Taylor’s studies are increasingly referenced in the development of next-generation underwater robotics, particularly for environmental monitoring and exploration. Their notable achievement lies in quantifying the energy harvesting potential of carangiform swimming, a key step toward self-powered robotic systems. For students and researchers, Taylor’s work offers a compelling model of how interdisciplinary approaches can solve real-world engineering challenges.
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