A new underwater robot has been invented to cleans ships to cut emissions and protect marine ecosystems, says an article published in World Economic Forum.
The Underwater Cleaner RobotThe build-up of marine plants and animals on ship hulls is an age-old problem. This ‘biofouling’ can increase fuel consumption by up to 40% and boost emissions. It can also transport species to new environments where they cause havoc in the local ecosystem. But now a robot has been invented that cleans ship hulls...