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Silent Swimming Robot Revolutionizes Ecological Monitoring

2/25/2025

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A groundbreaking swimming robot, inspired by marine flatworms, has been developed by researchers at EPFL and the Max Planck Institute. This innovative design replaces noisy propellers with flexible fins, allowing for silent movement at speeds of 12 cm/s. Its compact size enables it to glide through tight spaces, perfect for ecological monitoring while preserving delicate aquatic ecosystems.

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A groundbreaking swimming robot, inspired by marine flatworms, has been developed by researchers at EPFL and the Max Planck Institute. This innovative design replaces noisy propellers with flexible fins, allowing for silent movement at speeds of 12 cm/s. Its compact size enables it to glide through tight spaces, perfect for ecological monitoring while preserving delicate aquatic ecosystems.