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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.

3 of 67 comments (clear)

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

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

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

    In First Autonomous Act, Robot Flees New Jersey

  3. Re:6-9 months? by B1oodAnge1 · · Score: 5, Informative

    We will soon be exiting the Gulf Stream which means things will start to move a lot slower and many more challenges will be thrust upon us.

    from http://rucool.marine.rutgers.edu/atlantic/

    also see here for an explanation of how it moves:
    http://rucool.marine.rutgers.edu/atlantic/about_gliders.html

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