Ryo Tanimura

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Ryo Tanimura is a rising researcher in acoustic underwater propulsion, specializing in the development of miniature swimmers driven by ultrasonic and surface acoustic wave (SAW) technologies. His work focuses on advancing small-scale propulsion systems that leverage piezoelectric transducers for multi-degree-of-freedom movement and enhanced efficiency in aquatic environments. Tanimura’s major contributions include the design and evaluation of a swimmer using an ultrasonic longitudinal transducer, which demonstrated versatile maneuverability—a key step toward untethered micro-robots for environmental monitoring or biomedical applications. This foundational paper has garnered 16 citations, reflecting its impact on the field. More recently, he introduced a novel submerged SAW propulsion system using a SiO2/Al/LiNbO3 structure, operating at 19.25 MHz, which achieved notable propulsion performance while being fully immersed. This 2024 work, with 8 citations, highlights his innovative approach to integrating surface acoustic waves for silent, efficient underwater locomotion. Tanimura’s research bridges materials science and robotics, offering promising pathways for next-generation autonomous underwater vehicles. His achievements mark him as a key contributor to the growing domain of acoustic micro-propulsion.