Multi-actuated AUV Body for Windfarm Inspection: Lessons from the Bio-inspired RoboFish Field Trials

Abstract

An innovative magnetic joint design has been developed as part of the construction of a bio-inspired autonomous swimming vehicle for wind farm inspection. This paper presents our design solutions for a jointed watertight AUV body made using current 3D printing techniques that achieves water tightness and resilient composite metal-polymer bonding. The design avoids dynamic interfaces and the need for rotary seals yet achieves robustness and strength. Test results prove a successful implementation of the magnetic connection between a free rotating inner shaft and a driven outer shaft in a fish-like jointed AUV body.

Metadata

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item
Authors/Creators:	Wright, Marvin Gorma, Wael (wmg503@york.ac.uk) Luo, Yang Post, Mark Andrew https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1925-7039 Xiao, Qing Durrant, Andrew
Dates:	Accepted: 6 August 2020
Institution:	The University of York
Academic Units:	The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Electronic Engineering (York)
Depositing User:	Pure (York)
Date Deposited:	16 Sep 2020 15:00
Last Modified:	21 Jan 2025 18:30
Status:	In Press
Refereed:	Yes
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID):	oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:165634

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