Since 2009, we are having had quite some activity on the biologically inspired robots. Our work focusses on mechatronics development, control, and on the use of smart materials for bio-mimetic actuation.

1. Fin-based 3D maneuvering for underwater robots. Fish use their fins for maneuvering. We are studying and reproducing soft robotics fins for innovatice 3D maneuvering means for underwater robots.
   

2. Efficient legged locomotion. We are studying how many quadrupeds (especially Felidae) use their backbone to store and ralease energy when gallopping for the purpose on saving energy.
   

3. Robotic fishes (iTuna and Black Bass) -- aimed at the study of deformable structures and alternative actuation technology both for swimming and for maneuvering.
   

4. Robotic snake -- aimed at efficient locomotion and distributed control
   

5. Flapping Aerial vehicles -- aimed at the study of morphing wings for efficient flight and inertial-based flight control
   

6. Evolution -- we are also working on the very core of bio-inspiration. We are developing on the concept of on-body, embedded evolution of controllers and on evolutionary robot morphology
   

7. Bio-inspiration in architecture -- as a further application of the know-how acquired, we have also been involved in various applications of bio-inspiration and Evolutionary Robotics to architecture
   

8. Towards a smaller scale -- in CHEMOCONTROL we are investigating the use of chemical signals for control purposes