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- 1Boston's robotic sea turtle dodged obstacles while tracking real fish▼In 2026, Boston’s sea-turtle robot avoided obstacles 91% of the time while tracking real fish, pointing t
A sea-turtle robot developed in Boston avoided obstacles 91% of the time in 2026 tests while simultaneously tracking live fish, researchers reported. The result suggests biomimetic underwater robots are becoming capable of navigating cluttered, dynamic ocean environments alongside marine life, with potential uses in ecological monitoring and ocean research.
- 2US reef robot finds coral pillar hiding 25 times more fish●In 2026, a US reef robot found one coral pillar hiding nearly 25 times more fish and followed reef sounds
A US-built underwater robot deployed on a coral reef in 2026 located a single coral pillar supporting nearly 25 times more fish than surrounding areas, and used reef sounds to navigate and identify healthy habitats. Researchers say acoustic tracking could help target conservation and restoration efforts. The findings are drawing attention to how robotics and bioacoustics can map ocean life.
- 3Robot fish deployed against invasive mosquitofish in Australia●In 2021, Australian scientists sent a robot largemouth bass after invasive mosquitofish for 15 minutes we
In 2021, Australian scientists deployed a robotic largemouth bass into water containing invasive mosquitofish for a 15-minute experiment. The robot's robotic-predator presence was shown to scare the mosquitofish, which are native to North America but harmful in Australian waterways, and disrupt their feeding and reproduction. The study is being recirculated as an example of how robotics can help control invasive species without chemicals or poisoning.