Scientists at EPFL and Wageningen University have developed innovative, swimming biodegradable robots that collect environmental data like pH, temperature, and pollution levels. These robots are crafted from fish food, making them safe and edible for fish and marine life once their mission is completed. They propel themselves using a unique chemistry-based method, generating gas to push out its biodegradable fuel. This approach not only reduces environmental impact but also has potential applications in delivering nutrients or medications in aquaculture settings, highlighting sustainable technology in marine research.
The swimming biodegradable boat robots collect environmental data while being entirely edible to fish, presenting a novel way to monitor ecosystems sustainably.
The outer shells of the robots, made from protein-rich fish food, are safe for aquatic life, transforming waste into a usable, nutritious resource.
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