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Representatives of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reported their new achievement. Scientists have developed a special an underwater robot that is able to swim among marine inhabitants, without causing them suspicion. The fact is that the device SoFi behaves and looks exactly like a fish. Specialists already have successfully tested a car near the Rainbow Reef in Indian ocean.
Electric fish plunged to a depth of just below 15 meters and spent more than 40 minutes there, receiving photos and videos underwater world in high resolution. Managed by a fish diver, swam beside her. Using a wireless controller from the gaming prefixes, the operator changed the speed of the robot, forced him to dive, float and perform other maneuvers. Signal transmitted by ultrasonic waves with a frequency of 30-36 kilohertz. If you believe the developers, this is the first robot in history to remote control, acting like a real fish.
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The case “SoFi” is made of soft plastic. As a source The power favors a lithium polymer battery. Scientists report that artificial fish was created to track underwater animals and coral reefs, and in the future it will even be possible use to reveal some secrets of the deep sea. The device is devoid of propellers and motors, it floats exclusively thanks to the movement of the fins. “Friendliness” in relation to ocean inhabitants – the main advantage of this invention before analogues. Animals of the underwater world are not at all afraid of this cars and let her swim next to her.
Fish Robots
