SoFi - The Soft Robotic Fish
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SoFi
source: CSAIL-MIT
Description
SoFi, a soft robotic fish that can independently swim alongside real fish in the ocean. Using its undulating tail and a unique ability to control its own buoyancy, SoFi can swim in a straight line, turn, or dive up or down. The robot is cap
Details
Features and specs
Availability
Local Name
Manufacturer
MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
Release date
March 2018
Country of Origin
United States
Core Function
Monitoring/Surveillance
Robot series
Dimensions
Body length: approx. 30~40cm (estimate) | Max body hights: approx. 10cm (estimate)
Weight
-
Power
[Battery] Lithium polymer battery
Connectivity
[Other Wireless] Remote control: Ultrasonic signals to communicate (30~36kHz)
Operation environment
15 meters under the water
Other specifiacations
Single camera | Hydraulic pump to move the tail | Urethane foam chambers to provide bouyancy | Tail made by silicone elastomer
Current availability
To Test
Available Countries
United States of America
Industry
Professional, scientific and technical activities
Price
Not released