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HTTP:: Underwater Probes to Survey Aquatic Ecosystems
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Nature is the most potent source of inspiration for just about every aspect of human activity, from painting and music to nanotechnology and, apparently, underwater biomimetic probes. Two experts at the Michigan State University (MSU) have recently taken it upon themselves to create robotic fish, made out of advanced materials, and that could patrol the water as if they were the real deal. This could finally provide scientists with footage and images from within fish schools, or from other locations where even the simple human presence is enough to disrupt the natural activities. In charge of the investigation are Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Xiaobo Tan, and Kellogg Biological Station Assistant Professor of Zoology Elena Litchman. The Office of Naval Research and the US National Science Foundation (NSF) had funded the two researchers' individual work, even before they decided to team up on the new project. The work also carries with it some imp!
ortant challenges, which the two are confident they will be able to overcome. “Fish are very efficient. They can perform very efficient locomotion and maneuvering in the water,” Tan reveals. The team envisions creating swarms of robotic fish, perhaps even organized in schools, which would...
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