All thanks to the team at Khalifa University of Science and Technology!
It’s time for some sea-labrations in the UAE capital.
Khalifa University of Science and Technology has announced the inauguration of Khalifa University Marine Studies and Research Lab, the region’s first-ever advanced robotics research facility equipped with wave and steam generation facilities.
Furthermore, Khalifa University’s Centre for Autonomous Robotic Systems (KUCARS) and Stanford University have collaborated to explore the use of marine robotics for sustainable ocean ecosystems, including removing plastics to curb pollution.
The Marine Studies and Research Lab at Khalifa University allows testing robots under a controlled environment that simulates the adverse underwater environmental conditions of the sea.
The pool includes a wave generator, a flow current generator, underwater and overhead tracking systems, and an overhanging (gantry-type) mechanism covering the entire width of the pool.
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In a win for marine life, the OceanOneK robot has made its Abu Dhabi debut as well!
Designed and built by a Stanford University team led by Dr Khatib, the robot retrieved plastic waste in the Khalifa University marine robotics pool.
The collaboration will facilitate the research and development of marine robotics systems for sustainable marine ecosystem applications, such as ocean monitoring, ocean cleaning, and deep-water exploration.
The Marine Robotics Pool will allow for extensive and controlled testing of marine robotic vehicles, including underwater, surface, autonomous or remotely tele-operated devices. Potential applications of marine robots include underwater cleaning of plastics, coral reef inspection, and critical infrastructure inspection.
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