Unfolding the Secrets of Godille Art: Motorization and Sensors

This lecture delves into the propulsion technique of 'godille', characterized by an eight-shaped movement of a blade in water. The study involves automating godille using two motors, one for the eight-shaped movement and the other for the blade's angle of attack. The choice of stepper motors was made for their synchronization ease and control precision. Additionally, the lecture explores the use of sensors to characterize the movement, including a LIDAR sensor for real-time position measurement and strain gauges for deformation analysis. The lecture concludes with potential improvements such as a 2D LIDAR for real-time trajectory tracking and induction sensors for motor synchronization, highlighting the unveiling of some of the secrets of godille art.