Scientists at the National University of Singapore have developed a turtle-shaped sea robot that is capable of charging its own batteries while at sea. The robot is being developed by a team led by Professor S.K. Panda, who has previously developed various fish-inspired robots.
Like a real turtle, this sea robot is capable of swimming and executing high-speed turns via paddling motions courtesy its front and rear flippers. These locomotive properties make it possible for the robot to descent and ascend without taking on or releasing ballast.
The robot can recharge its battery pack by surfacing and making use of its integrated solar panels to harness energy.
This sea robot could offer a wide range of applications for activities ranging from surveillance and detection of hazardous waste to water quality monitoring.
Self-Charging Sea Robots
This Robot Can Charge Its Own Batteries While At Sea
Trend Themes
1. Self-charging Sea Robots - The development of self-charging sea robots presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the fields of marine exploration, surveillance, and environmental monitoring.
Industry Implications
1. Robotics - The robotics industry can capitalize on the trend of self-charging sea robots to develop more efficient and autonomous underwater exploration systems.
2. Environmental Monitoring - The environmental monitoring industry can leverage self-charging sea robots to collect real-time data on water quality and detect hazardous waste more effectively.
3. Surveillance and Security - The surveillance and security industry can benefit from self-charging sea robots to enhance maritime surveillance capabilities and detect illegal activities in coastal areas.