Researchers in Singapore have developed an autonomous robotic swan that collects real time data about water quality in an effort to efficiently monitor reservoirs. Ben Gruber reports.
Singapore researchers have created a floating robotic robot , which can collect real time data about acidity , oxygen and chlorophyll concentrations in water , as well as collecting samples for examination . The robot is controlled by an operator who sends instructions via text message , or tells the robot to operate autonomously . After further testing , the robot will be transported to China 's largest reservoir to monitor its oxygen levels .