Levi DeVries

University of Maryland, College Park, United States Naval Academy

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Total Citations

146

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About

Levi DeVries is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of bio-inspired robotics, fluid dynamics, and autonomous systems. His primary research areas include bio-inspired flow sensing, underwater vehicle control, and robotic manipulation. DeVries’s most significant contribution is his work on artificial lateral lines—sensor systems modeled after the flow-sensing organs of fish. His 2015 paper, “Distributed flow estimation and closed-loop control of an underwater vehicle with a multi-modal artificial lateral line,” has garnered 117 citations, demonstrating its impact on the field. In this work, DeVries showed how distributed pressure measurements could enable autonomous rheotaxis—the ability to sense and orient to water flow—a critical capability for underwater navigation. His earlier 2013 paper laid the groundwork for these control strategies, while his 2017 work on the CARMA architecture extended his expertise to aerial robotics, designing systems for catch-and-release manipulation with UAVs. DeVries’s research bridges fundamental biology and practical engineering, offering elegant solutions for vehicles that must perceive and act in complex, fluid environments.