Papa Mau, a robot that moves by the force of the waves
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The robotic system created by Liquid Robotics has sailed for over a year using the force of the waves. This invention, called Pope Mau, has travelled 16,668 miles between California and Australia.
This water glider consists of two sections joined by a six-meter cable. On the one hand, it has a float located above water and photovoltaic cells to take advantage of solar energy. On the other hand, six meters below, there's a small submarine. Inside it has a series of measurement equipment and a set of moving fins that allow to take advantage of the strength of the waves on the outside. When detecting the presence in the wave, the position of the wings is modified and the submarine is engaged in traction.
The system is fully autonomous, as it meets the energy needs through the sun. It is particularly suitable for long-term missions.
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