Fluid-structure interaction dynamics and feedback control of multiple flexible bioinspired swimmers

Published in RoboSoft, 2026

Recommended citation: Gebhardt, R., Hang, H., Paley, D., and Kanso, E. (2026). Fluid-structure interaction dynamics and feedback control of multiple flexible bioinspired swimmers. RoboSoft. https://cdcl.umd.edu/papers/robosoft26.pdf

This paper presents a low-cost simulation framework for multiple flexible bioinspired swimmers with near-body hydrodynamic interactions, then uses it as a testbed for feedback control in schooling patterns.

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Recommended citation: Gebhardt, R., Hang, H., Paley, D., and Kanso, E. (2026). Fluid-structure interaction dynamics and feedback control of multiple flexible bioinspired swimmers. RoboSoft.