This Supple, Squishy Robo-Jellyfish Can Explore Ocean Reefs
This Supple, Squishy Robo-Jellyfish Can Explore Ocean Reefs
Science, Spoken · SpokenLayer
September 26, 20185m 8s
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Show Notes
Jellyfish float through the ocean like drones of the sea. Their simple nature makes them a natural muse for robot engineers building devices that can squeeze through tight spaces, check the ocean’s health, and eventually, explore the human body. This week, a team at Florida Atlantic University unveiled a new eight-inch wide robo-jellyfish built to monitor marine life and harsh underwater habitats. It's not the first attempt to automate one of these 500 million year-old creatures.
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