journal article·2025-11

Motion Patterns and Kinematic Modeling of Backswimmer Hind Legs

Shulong Fan, Cunzhi Hu, Fuchun Yang, Yiheng Fu

Journal of Bionic Engineering· Volume 22· Issue 6
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