Gymnobot looks to fish for inspiration, a little companionship
By Donald Melanson 
posted Sep 24th 2009 1:41AM
posted Sep 24th 2009 1:41AM
Alright, so it may not be quite as terrifying as something like Carnegie Mellon's robotic snake or NC State's remote-control bats, but this so-called Gymnobot from the University of Bath does boast some animal-mimicking abilities of its own and, if all goes as planned, it could eventually grow a whole lot bigger. Its secret is a single fin underneath its body that mimics the way a knifefish swims, which just so happens to also be an extremely efficient way for a robot to propel itself through the water. That, the researchers say, could eventually be adapted for larger autonomous or remotely operated vehicles, would be able to maneuver in shallow water and other areas that are problematic for propeller-driven craft. Head on past the break to check it out in action.
Looks like a huge turd
But anyways, it's awesome that they were able to take the way I Knifefish swim's and applied it to a bot. I was kinda hoping the would show it swimming under water though.
Maybe it's my classical education, but I'd hope that a true "gymnobot" would be better looking. Given that "gymnos" is Greek for naked.
I misread it as "Gynobot." Needless to say, I was disappointed.
Yeah, look my V14 fish, 0 to 100 cm/min in 6 seconds!
FUCK the FISH! I EAT FISH FOR BREAKFAST!
"Follow me to Springfield Aquarium!"
I'm very tired. I read this whole story thinking it said "gynobot." I was very confused/freaked out. Good night.
I was actually quite pleased, and had my credit card ready. Imagine my disappointment when I discovered the 'm'
Glad im not the only one that read it wrong ...
Just dont want to know what it tells about me
Maybe we could call it "fishbot" or "hydrobot", gymnobot is like "gymnasium robot" in the tought image of most people. The name looks unsuitable for the robot.
Evolution did it better and did it first.
Did anyone else read gynobot?
A swimming robot from the university of Bath?
*chuckle*
The reporter is irritatingly stupid.
biomimicry in action. this is the wave of the future...
http://www.asknature.org/
meh
You know, I have one simple request. And that is to have sharks with frickin' laser beams attached to their heads!
Still too mechanical. I don't like it.