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- 1New robot flies, sails and swims autonomously▼Transformative new robot that can fly, sail, and swim autonomously https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops ci.com/techno
A new multi-domain robot can travel through air, across water surfaces and underwater without human control, Popular Science reports. The machine is being described as transformative for autonomous vehicles, since most existing robots are built to operate in only one environment. Coverage highlights potential uses in exploration, monitoring and research, though specific details about the robot's design and developers were not provided in the available reports.
- 2Oarfish fins inspire new large underwater robot▼Mysterious oarfish's fins inspire large underwater robot design
Engineers have designed a large underwater robot modelled on the oarfish, a deep-sea creature known for its long ribbon-like body and distinctive fin propulsion. The unusual anatomy of the fish, rarely seen alive, provides a template for efficient movement at depth. The project highlights how deep-sea biology continues to inform robotics, drawing attention from both science and technology audiences.
- 3Oarfish fins inspire large underwater robot design▼Mysterious oarfish’s fins inspire large underwater robot design
Researchers at Cornell University have designed a large underwater robot modelled on the oarfish, a deep-sea creature known for its long ribbon-like body and distinctive dorsal fin. The team studied how the fish propels itself with a rippling fin along its body and reproduced that movement in the robot, aiming for efficient, stable swimming at scale for future underwater exploration.
- 4New robot flies, sails and swims autonomously▼Transformative new robot that can fly, sail, and swim autonomously
A new multi-environment robot has been unveiled that can fly, sail on the surface, and swim underwater, all autonomously without human control. The vehicle, described by Popular Science as transformative, points to a growing trend in robotics toward machines that adapt to air, sea surface, and underwater environments, with potential uses in exploration, monitoring, and research.
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A new technical article examines how engineers are tackling the hardest problem in underwater robotics: supplying reliable power to vehicles operating deep below the surface. It outlines the main design hurdles, including energy density limits, pressure resistance, battery safety and endurance, and discusses emerging solutions such as improved battery systems and more efficient power management for subsea robots.
- 6Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Seeks Robotics Software Engineer●Ocean Career: WHOI Robotics Software Engineer
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is advertising a position for a Robotics Software Engineer, listed via Ocean Career. The role would involve developing software for underwater robotic systems used in ocean research. It signals continued investment in marine robotics as autonomous vehicles play a growing role in ocean exploration and monitoring.
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MIT researchers have developed an aquatic robot driven by living muscle tissue, combining engineered materials with biological cells to power underwater movement. The work points to new possibilities for soft robotics and biomedical applications, and is drawing attention for its blend of synthetic and living components.
- 8Remote Subsea Operations Achieved Through USV and Underwater Robotics●Remote Subsea Operations Achieved Through USV & Underwater Robotics
A demonstration of fully remote subsea operations combining an unmanned surface vehicle with underwater robotics has been reported, allowing tasks to be carried out beneath the surface without a crewed vessel on site. The development points to growing interest in robotic systems for offshore inspection and maintenance work, reducing the need to put people at sea.
- 9China deploys deep-sea robot for South China Sea exploration●China deploys 14,764-foot robot for deep-sea exploration in South China Sea China has reportedly launched a domestically
China has launched a domestically developed deep-sea robot capable of operating at depths of around 14,764 feet in the South China Sea. The vehicle is intended for deep-sea exploration and survey work, and the deployment is being reported as a demonstration of China's advancing homegrown underwater robotics and ocean research capabilities.
- 10Paper-thin robot powered by muscle cells navigates watery maze▼Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through a watery maze
Researchers have unveiled a paper-thin robot driven by living muscle cells that can swim its way through an underwater maze. The biohybrid device, reported by Tech Xplore, demonstrates how engineered muscle tissue can be used to propel soft microrobots through complex aquatic environments, a step with potential applications in medicine and targeted delivery.
- 11MOBY Robotics Partners With Saigontel for Underwater Robots in Vietnam●MOBY Robotics Partners With Saigontel To Deploy ROV And AUV Systems In Vietnam
MOBY Robotics has announced a partnership with Vietnamese telecom infrastructure firm Saigontel to deploy remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) in Vietnam. The deal aims to bring underwater robotics capability to the country, likely supporting subsea inspection, survey and infrastructure work. The announcement appeared in ocean technology industry press.
- 12Cellula Robotics and FERRI Launch Canadian Marine Robotics Venture●Cellula Robotics & FERRI Launch Canadian Venture for Autonomous Marine Handling
Cellula Robotics and FERRI have announced a new Canadian partnership focused on autonomous marine handling technology. The venture combines the two companies' expertise in underwater robotics and vessel handling systems, aiming to serve maritime and defence customers. The announcement was reported by unmanned systems industry outlets, drawing attention within the autonomous marine technology sector.