The Bio-Inspired Engineering Research Laboratory (BIER Lab) is an internationally recognized center for biologically inspired engineering research, with the primary goal of designing an autonomous robotic manta ray. Current research teams are engaged on a broad array of issues related to reverse engineering of biological systems, including: active tensegrity structures with integrated actuation, electro-active polymers (artificial skin/muscle), central pattern generator control, hydrodynamics, and hydroacoustics. More...