Micah DeLattre

Pennsylvania State University

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About

Micah DeLattre is a pioneering researcher in bio-inspired robotics, with a primary focus on underwater robotic locomotion and sensory systems. His work centers on replicating the lateral line sensing capabilities of fish—the biological mechanism that detects flow pressure gradients and enables navigation in complex aquatic environments. DeLattre’s major contribution lies in demonstrating leader-follower formation swimming in free-swimming undulatory robotic fish using only flow pressure sensing, a breakthrough that advances autonomous underwater vehicle coordination without reliance on vision or sonar. This achievement, detailed in his highly cited 2025 paper, showcases how robotic fish can mimic natural schooling behavior for applications in environmental monitoring, search-and-rescue, and marine exploration. While his career is still emerging, his work has already garnered attention for its innovative integration of soft robotics, fluid dynamics, and control systems. DeLattre’s research promises to transform how underwater robots perceive and interact with their surroundings, offering a scalable, energy-efficient approach to multi-robot cooperation. His contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between biological inspiration and practical engineering, laying the groundwork for next-generation autonomous systems that thrive in unstructured aquatic environments.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Leader-Follower Formation Enabled by Pressure Sensing in Free-Swimming Undulatory Robotic Fish
2 citations · 2025
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 3
🏛 Institutions: Pennsylvania State University

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