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xchrom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-19-11 07:50 AM
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Robots attempt record breaking Pacific Ocean voyage
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15790088

Four robots have set out on an epic 33,000 nautical mile (66,000km) journey across the Pacific Ocean.

Created by US firm Liquid Robotics, the four are aiming to set the record for the longest distance at sea travelled by an unmanned craft.

Throughout their journey the robots will gather lots of data about the composition and quality of sea water.

The journey is expected to take about 300 days, and is designed to inspire researchers to study ocean health.
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global1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-19-11 01:47 PM
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1. This Robot Voyage Is Headed Up By Geoff Peterson....
the robot sidekick of Craig Ferguson. When Geoff was asked where he'll be keeping the instrumentation to gather the sea water date he replied "In your pants!!!"
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