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Boston's robotic sea turtle dodges obstacles while tracking live fish
Original: In 2026, Boston’s sea-turtle robot avoided obstacles 91% of the time while tracking real fish, pointing t
A Boston-built robotic sea turtle avoided obstacles 91% of the time in 2026 tests while following real fish underwater, according to reports. The result points toward more capable autonomous underwater robots for marine research, environmental monitoring and other applications where tracking live sea life is required.
Why now: The robot's strong obstacle-avoidance performance while tracking real fish marks a notable advance in underwater bio-inspired robotics.
Bostonsea-turtle robotTimes of India
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- In 2026, Boston’s sea-turtle robot avoided obstacles 91% of the time while tracking real fish, pointing t · The Times of India
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