This underwater robot cleans ships to cut emissions and protect marine ecosystems
This underwater robot cleans ships to cut emissions and protect marine ecosystems
  • The 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 every time they anchor.
  • Its makers say it will bring huge environmental benefits.

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by Douglas Broom, World Economic Forum

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