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Revolutionary ZodiAq Drone Transforms Underwater Exploration

4/7/2025

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Introducing the ZodiAq, a groundbreaking underwater drone inspired by bacteria, boasting 12 flexible arms that replicate bacterial flagella. This innovative design enables gentle navigation and inspections beneath the waves, ensuring the safety of marine life and humans alike. Anup Teejo Mathew from Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi emphasizes its revolutionary propulsion system, setting a new standard for underwater exploration.

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Introducing the ZodiAq, a groundbreaking underwater drone inspired by bacteria, boasting 12 flexible arms that replicate bacterial flagella. This innovative design enables gentle navigation and inspections beneath the waves, ensuring the safety of marine life and humans alike. Anup Teejo Mathew from Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi emphasizes its revolutionary propulsion system, setting a new standard for underwater exploration.