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Today's Robotics: Hybrid Aerial-Marine Robot Takes Flight

Today's robotics developments highlight innovative designs for challenging environments.

ALBATROSS: A Dual-Mode Aerial-Marine Robot

Researchers from Singapore University of Technology and Design have developed ALBATROSS, a hybrid aerial-marine robot that uses the same rigid wings for both autorotation descent and wind-powered sailing, enabling energy-efficient deployment and persistent marine sensing.

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ALBATROSS Robot Combines Aerial Descent and Ocean Sailing in Single Design

Engineers at the Singapore University of Technology and Design have created ALBATROSS, a hybrid aerial-marine robot designed for seamless air-to-sea operations. The robot can be released from aircraft, autorotate down to the water without needing a parachute, and passively self-right upon landing. What makes ALBATROSS particularly clever is its multifunctional

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