🐢🤖 Using bio-inspired #design, a teenage researcher developed a waterproof #robot that mimics the #swimming mechanics of a sea #turtle.
The autonomous vehicle carries sensors to track #water temperature and acidity, providing a low-cost tool for marine conservationists studying reef health.
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Teen builds 'Bionic Underwater Robotic Turtle' to detect ecological threats
High schooler Evan Budz's award-winning invention can identify coral bleaching, invasive species, and microplastics without disturbing marine ecosystems.Laura Kiniry (Popular Science)