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Date posted: 06/08/2007 US researchers have created prototype mechanical fins that mimic the movements of the bluegill sunfish. The robo-fins could recreate the fish's powerful forward thrust and its manoeuvrability, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology team said. The hope is that in the future propellerless, fish-like, autonomous robot submarines could carry out a range of tasks, such as mapping oceans, surveying shipwrecks or sweeping for mines. See the full Story via external site: news.bbc.co.uk Most recent stories in this category (Augmenting Organics): 03/03/2017: Adjustable Smart Desks join the Internet of Things |
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