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Rutgers Attempts Robot Atlantic Crossing

Posted by timothy on from the anything-to-get-away-from-camden dept.

RUCOOL writes "Rutgers University students and staff launched a Slocum glider AUV in an attempt to be the first such vehicle to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Progress so far is good, but it will be a long 6- to 9-month journey. Status as well as other information can be tracked here. Media links can be found in the lower left section of page, among images, and storyline blogs." And Google Earth fans can track the vehicle's progress, too.

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  1. In Other News... by BJ_Covert_Action · · Score: 4, Funny

    The U.S. Navy has developed autonomous long range torpedo technology. In a completely unrelated article, Rutgers students announce that they have lost all contact with their AUV and have offered no explanation as to why....

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    1. Re:In Other News... by grcumb · · Score: 4, Funny

      The U.S. Navy has developed autonomous long range torpedo technology. In a completely unrelated article, Rutgers students announce that they have lost all contact with their AUV and have offered no explanation as to why....

      "It was worth the risk," said Rutgers spokesman. "No price is too high if it finally gets us out of New Jersey."

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  2. Xcom by sakdoctor · · Score: 4, Funny

    When I saw the google earth map, I had this overwhelming urge to send out subs to intercept it.

  3. Arrrrrr... by liquidsunshine · · Score: 5, Funny

    I bet it gets intercepted by pirates. Watch the parts end up on eBay in 6-9 months.

  4. Better Headline by offrdbandit · · Score: 5, Funny

    In First Autonomous Act, Robot Flees New Jersey

  5. Slocum by inKubus · · Score: 3, Funny

    It'll be much better when they invent the "Fastcum" glider. That will probably drop the trip down to 1 month instead of 6-9.

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  6. Robots! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    http://www.phdcomics.com/comics/archive.php?comicid=1175

  7. Re:Re tasking by Phurd+Phlegm · · Score: 4, Funny

    They're not entirely subtle. If spotted (and if you're using them for contraband, they will be spotted) it wouldn't be hard at all to a) follow them back to the recipient or b) shoot them down.

    You do understand that they operate underwater, right? Mostly, stuff that's underwater is kind of hard to see and even harder to "shoot down."