Robot Fish Convert Aquarium into Screen Saver

The world’s first autonomously-controlled robotic
fish have been unveiled at London Aquarium. The robotic fish are said
to swim as fast as tuna, with the acceleration of a pike and the navigation
skills of an eel.

The fish, designed by Professor Huosheng Hu, of Essex University, navigate
by sensor based controls, and mimic the motion of fish. Prof Hu’s team
worked with the London Aquarium for three years to develop a biologically-inspired
robot that mimics the undulating movement of
real fish.

Prof Hu said the project aimed to bring the public into direct contact
with robots, increasing their understanding of science and technology.
He said: "This work has many real-world applications including detecting
leaks in oil pipelines, mine counter-measures and improving the performance
of underwater vehicles."

from Ananova