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Self-Propelling Controlled Buoys

The U-Safe is a Safety-Focused Buoy that Helps Rescue Swimmers

— January 8, 2023 — Lifestyle
The new U-Safe self-propelled buoy was recently presented during CES 2023 and it is made by Portugal's Noras Performance. It is designed as a safety precaution in bodies of water, which is an aquatic robot that helps swimmers that are in distress. It drives itself out with the pair of turbines along the back of the unit.

These turbines are omnidirectional and are able to operate no matter which orientation it is placed in the water. It is able to reach a speed of up to 15km per hour and a clear line of sight. It weights over 30 pounds and functions on an induction-charged lithium-ion battery. The robot is controlled with a Bluetooth remote and is entirely waterproof and buoyant.

Image Credit: Engadget, Andrew Tarantola
Trend Themes
1. Self-propelled Water Safety Devices - The development of self-propelling buoys like U-Safe will improve water safety for swimmers and save lives.
2. Omnidirectional Turbine Technology - The use of omnidirectional turbines in the U-Safe buoy creates potential opportunities for new applications beyond water safety, such as in underwater exploration and surveillance.
3. Bluetooth-controlled Aquatic Robots - Bluetooth technology integrated into underwater robots like the U-Safe buoy allows for remote control and opens up opportunities for automation in industries such as aquaculture and marine research.
Industry Implications
1. Water Safety - The U-Safe buoy presents an opportunity for companies in the water safety industry to integrate self-propelling and omnidirectional technology to enhance rescue operations and water safety measures.
2. Marine Technology - Marine technology companies can explore the use of omnidirectional turbine technology in underwater vehicles for various purposes, such as surveillance, exploration, and cargo delivery.
3. Aquaculture - Bluetooth-controlled aquatic robots like the U-Safe buoy can be utilized in the aquaculture industry for tasks such as monitoring water quality, feeding, and harvesting of fish and shellfish.
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