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Tedy Wiguna is a pioneering researcher in biomimetic robotics, specializing in the design and development of fish-inspired underwater robots driven by advanced piezoelectric actuation systems. His work sits at the fascinating intersection of biology, mechanical engineering, and smart materials, with a particular focus on replicating the elegant propulsion mechanics found in aquatic life. Wiguna's most significant contribution lies in his development and refinement of biomimetic fish robots actuated by the Lightweight Piezo-Composite Actuator (LIPCA), a breakthrough that demonstrated how flexible, lightweight smart materials could effectively mimic the oscillating tail-beat motion of real fish. His 2007 study on the effect of artificial caudal fin geometry on robot performance has become a foundational reference in the field, accumulating 124 citations and establishing key design principles still referenced by researchers today. Through systematic parametric studies, Wiguna investigated how variables such as fin shape, actuation frequency, and linkage mechanisms — including rack-pinion and four-bar systems — influence thrust and swimming efficiency. His body of work collectively represents a rigorous engineering roadmap for underwater bio-inspired robotics, making his research essential reading for anyone entering the fields of soft robotics, aquatic locomotion, or piezoelectric actuator applications.