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Boat Moves Without an Engine Or Sails

Posted by samzenpus on from the watching-too-much-seaquest dept.

coondoggie writes "Researchers say technology they have developed would let boats or small aquatic robots glide through the water without the need for an engine, sails or paddles. A University of Pittsburgh research team has designed a propulsion system that uses the natural surface tension that is present on the water's surface and an electric pulse to move the boat or robot, researchers said. The Pitt system has no moving parts and the low-energy electrode that emits the pulse could be powered by batteries, radio waves, or solar power, researchers said in a statement."

2 of 234 comments (clear)

  1. obama is pounding you in the ass by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    and you're too dumb to see it. he's already got his hand in your pocket but you're still licking his nut sack.

  2. Re:Better Article by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    If your propulsion system depends on steady contact with the water surface, waves are going to be a problem.

    Um... propellers don't work unless your boat is in contact with the water surface either. What's your point?

    Mr. Coward, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever read. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone on this site is now dumber for having read it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.