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This research focuses on applying dolphin-inspired fin designs to improve underwater prosthetics for amputee swimmers.

Biomimetic Dolphin-Inspired Fin Designs and Underwater Prosthetic Applications

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Adaptive fin designs improve propulsion and efficiency in amputee swimmers, suggesting biomimetic approaches may offer better prosthetic outcomes.

This research focuses on applying dolphin-inspired fin designs to improve underwater prosthetics for amputee swimmers.
Assessment of studies on dolphin fin biomechanics and their applications to prosthetics.
Exploration of flexible fins with varying thickness profiles and their effects on propulsion.
Evaluation of an adaptive fin with shear-stiffening properties for dynamic propulsion.
Comparison of stiffness gradients in fins to uniform stiffness controls.
Biomimetic fins enhance propulsion and efficiency compared to rigid, non-biomechanical options.
Adaptive fins demonstrate reduced force fluctuation while maintaining propulsion capabilities.
Fins emulating natural stiffness gradients provide significant propulsion improvements (25-26%).
Optimized geometries and vortex shedding benefit propulsion, efficiency, and stability of underwater prosthetics.

Jing Zhou (2025) studied this question.

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Adaptive fin designs improve propulsion and efficiency in amputee swimmers, suggesting biomimetic approaches may offer better prosthetic outcomes.

This research focuses on applying dolphin-inspired fin designs to improve underwater prosthetics for amputee swimmers.
Assessment of studies on dolphin fin biomechanics and their applications to prosthetics.
Exploration of flexible fins with varying thickness profiles and their effects on propulsion.
Evaluation of an adaptive fin with shear-stiffening properties for dynamic propulsion.
Comparison of stiffness gradients in fins to uniform stiffness controls.
Biomimetic fins enhance propulsion and efficiency compared to rigid, non-biomechanical options.
Adaptive fins demonstrate reduced force fluctuation while maintaining propulsion capabilities.
Fins emulating natural stiffness gradients provide significant propulsion improvements (25-26%).
Optimized geometries and vortex shedding benefit propulsion, efficiency, and stability of underwater prosthetics.

Jing Zhou (2025) studied this question.

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