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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Pubblicato in:	IEEE spectrum 43, 6 (2006).
Autore principale:	Theberge, M.
Natura:	Articolo
Lingua:	English
Soggetti:	Aqua. Amphibious robot. Data collection. Harsh saltwater conditions. Mechanical hexapod. Seagoing robots. Turbulent waters. Underwater exploration. Underwater vehicle.