AquaPenguins 如同其生物模型一样，具有高能效的流线型。 在它们的翅膀驱动下，仿生企鹅可以在最狭小的空间中穿越水面、原地转动，甚至可以向后游泳 — 这一点与其自然原型不一样。它们可以独立定位，并在一个小组中发展出不同的可变行为模式。
企鹅是很迷人的动物：为了在酷寒的南极水域中生存，它们不仅具有极好的保温性， 还通过流量优化来降低能耗。自然再一次显示了如何用最少的能量输入实现最大的性能。我们的仿生学习网络有足够的理由调查 AquaPenguins 中鸟类的高效率气流模式，并从技术层面进行实现。
为了与周围环境和其他仿生企鹅进行交流，AquaPenguins 配备了特殊的 3D 声纳。与海豚类似，它们使用宽带超声波信号确定其在空间中的位置，持续测量到水域边界的距离，避开碰撞并独立导航。企鹅可以使用单独的压力传感器在开阔水域中进行深度测量。
The hull, which can move in any direction, is a brand new innovation in the field of robotics. Its design consists of a flexible Fin Ray® structure inspired by the tail fin of a fish. When pressure is applied to it from the side, it does not bend away but instead curves around the pressure point. For the AquaPenguins, the bionic Fin Ray® structure has now been extended to three-dimensional space for the first time. The hull design of the penguins could be used in automation as a flexible parallel kinematic system arrangement and thus open up new application fields in handling technology.
Together with institutes, universities and partners, we are researching biological principles in order to develop innovative ideas and solutions for our core business in automation technology and technical education. Find out more about the Bionic Learning Network or discover other exciting topics related to Festo in our blog.