robotics

07.26.08

Undersea Intelligence

Robotic jellyfish just like the real thing, but without the sting
By Jessica Cheng Posted 07.16.2008 at 4:47 pm 1 Comment

All Together Now: AquaJellies are an experiment to create autonomous robots that can work alone or cooperatively. Photo by AP Photo; Kai-Uwe Knoth
Swimming around in their tank, these autonomous robotic jellyfish move alone or in a swarm and communicate with their brethren to avoid underwater collisions. Developed by German industrial-automation company Festo as an attention-grabbing experiment in cooperative robotics, each AquaJelly uses eight bendable “tentacles” to propel itself forward.

[ Read Full Story ]
READ MORE ABOUT > , , , , , ,

PROMOTION

POPSCI'S 21ST ANNUAL BEST OF WHAT'S NEW


Every year, PopSci honors the top 100 innovations in categories such as consumer products, medical tech and engineering.

Learn more and submit your product or technology today at popsci.com/enter.

Share your photos in the Pop Sci pool at www.flickr.com!

PPX: The PopSci Predictions Exchange

RSS Link

New IPO

Hot Stocks

Ready to bet on the future? Start here!

Subscribe for 2 free issues!

may2008_cover.jpg