Built to simulate the action of a fish, the RoboTuna was designed by engineers at MIT to see if a robot submarine could mimic the incredibly efficient way tuna swim. The metallic tuna proved to use less energy and to be more maneuverable than other robotic submarines. (Courtesy of Sam Ogden.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Michael Triantafyllou
MIT Course Number
2.A35
As Taught In
Fall 2013
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
Biomimetics is based on the belief that nature, at least at times, is a good engineer. Biomimesis is the scientific method of learning new principles and processes based on systematic study, observation and experimentation with live animals and organisms. This Freshman Advising Seminar on the topic is a way for freshmen to explore some of MIT's richness and learn more about what they may want to study in later years.