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 swan, which will collect real time data about acidity, oxygen and chlorophyll levels 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 work autonomously. After further testing, the robot will be sent to China's largest reservoir to monitor its water quality.