A Low-Cost and Open-Source Robotic Fish Using 3d Printing Technology

Matheus N. Santos, Jonnathan V. Souza, Stephanie Kamarry, Phillipe Santos, Fábio Prudente

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Abstract

This paper presents the development of a low-cost, open-source robotic fish prototype based on 3D printing, with the improvement of light-following capabilities. The robotic fish has two photoresistors as eyes, and a proportional controller was developed for the robot to perform light-following tasks. The paper details the construction and development of the robotic fish prototype, including the 3D modeling of the chassis, construction of the propellers, assembly of the embedded electronic circuit, and the control system. The use of a photoresistor sensor and a proportional controller is discussed, and results show that the proposed design effectively follows a light source. The work delivers a low-cost and open-source platform in the field of underwater robotics and contributes to the development of technologies increasingly used as a tool in scientific research.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOCEANS 2023 - Limerick, OCEANS Limerick 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350332261
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event2023 OCEANS Limerick, OCEANS Limerick 2023 - Limerick, Ireland
Duration: 5 Jun 20238 Jun 2023

Publication series

NameOCEANS 2023 - Limerick, OCEANS Limerick 2023

Conference

Conference2023 OCEANS Limerick, OCEANS Limerick 2023
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityLimerick
Period5/06/238/06/23

Keywords

  • 3D printing
  • control
  • light-following
  • Robotic fish

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