NDLI: Tools and methods for experimental in-vivo measurement and biomechanical characterization of an octopus vulgaris arm

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Author	Margheri, L. Mazzolai, B. Cianchetti, M. Dario, P. Laschi, C.
Copyright Year	2009
Description	Author affiliation: ARTS and CRIM Labs of the Scuola Superiore Sant¿Anna, Pisa, Italy (Margheri, L.; Mazzolai, B.; Cianchetti, M.; Dario, P.; Laschi, C.)
Abstract	This work illustrates new tools and methods for an in vivo and direct, but non-invasive, measurement of an octopus arm mechanical properties. The active elongation (longitudinal stretch) and the pulling force capability are measured on a specimen of Octopus vulgaris in order to quantitatively characterize the parameters describing the arm mechanics, for biomimetic design purposes. The novel approach consists of observing and measuring a living octopus with minimally invasive methods, which allow the animal to move with its complete ability. All tools are conceived in order to create a collaborative interaction with the animal for the acquisition of active measures. The data analysis is executed taking into account the presence of an intrinsic error due to the mobility of the subject and the aquatic environment. Using a system of two synchronized high-speed high-resolution cameras and purposemade instruments, the maximum elongation of an arm and its rest length (when all muscles fibres are relaxed during propulsion movement) are measured and compared to define the longitudinal stretch, with the impressive average result of 194%. With a similar setup integrated with a force sensor, the pulling force capability is measured as a function of grasp point position along the arm. The measured parameters are used as real specifications for the design of an octopus-like arm with a biomimetic approach.
Starting Page	7196
Ending Page	7199
File Size	1711768
Page Count	4
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781424432967
ISSN	1557170X
DOI	10.1109/IEMBS.2009.5335304
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2009-09-03
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Force measurement Mechanical variables measurement Biomimetics Animals Force sensors In vivo Mechanical factors Minimally invasive surgery Collaborative tools Data analysis
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Signal Processing Biomedical Engineering Health Informatics Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

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