A magnetically coupled modular system 20 adapted to propel through an environment via body caudal fin (BCF) motion. The system comprises a plurality of modules 22 couplable together to maintain synchronous motion between the plurality of modules. Each module of adjacent modules of the plurality of modules comprises a housing having a curved end face. At least one module of the adjacent modules comprises a magnetic element 32 and 34 positioned proximate the curved end face of the respective module. A joint is formed between abutting curved end faces of the housings of the adjacent modules. A module for use within the modular system and a method of assembling the modular system is also disclosed.
Magnetically coupled modular system
2024-01-24
Patent
Electronic Resource
English