Jan 26, 2021
Harvard scientists 3D print swarm of ‘Bluebot’ synchronized soft robotic fish
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: 3D printing, internet, robotics/AI
Researchers from Harvard University have 3D printed a school of soft robotic fish that are capable of swimming in complex patterns without the aid of Wi-Fi or GPS.
Inspired by the distinctive reef-dwelling surgeonfish, the team’s ‘Bluebots’ feature four fins for precision navigation, and a system of LEDs and cameras that enable them to swarm without colliding. The self-sufficiency of the tiny bots could make them ideal for ecological monitoring applications, in areas that wouldn’t otherwise be accessible to humans.
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