Gone swimmin' [seagoing robots].

Gone swimmin' [seagoing robots].

This paper describes a mechanical hexapod designed by a research group from McGill University. Called Aqua, it is latest in a series of seagoing robots. With six rotating flippers, this machine is amphibious, capable of both walking and swimming. The group aims to develop an underwater vehicle that...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:IEEE spectrum 43, 6 (2006).
Main Author: Theberge, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aqua.
Amphibious robot.
Data collection.
Harsh saltwater conditions.
Mechanical hexapod.
Seagoing robots.
Turbulent waters.
Underwater exploration.
Underwater vehicle.