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Ocean Robots Upgraded After Logging 300,000 Miles

Posted by Unknown on from the checking-out-the-weather dept.

kkleiner writes "Liquid Robotics first generation of wave gliders have successfully navigated from the U.S. to Australia, surviving numerous hurricanes. Now, the next generation of autonomous robots have been outfitted with thrusters that supplement the wave-energy harvesting technology that they use to move. They also are equipped with a weather station and sensors to collect even more data on the ocean. Currently, over 100 missions are in operation around the world."

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  1. First wave! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Posted by Autonomous Coward!

  2. Obama's hitlist grows by Comboman · · Score: 3, Funny

    The White House will not confirm whether these unmanned underwater drones are being used to take out Atlantian terrorists.

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    1. Re:Obama's hitlist grows by CannonballHead · · Score: 4, Funny

      They're too busy worrying about their financials. All their mortgages are under water.