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Two engineers in Bengaluru created an underwater robot light enough for two people to carry, making ocean mapping affordable for India. The 20-kilogram device navigates alone, surveys the seabed, and could transform how the country explores its waters.
The Singapore Navy just launched autonomous underwater drones that can detect hidden mines in one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. This cutting-edge technology protects 150,000 ships each year while keeping human crews safer than ever before.
A new ocean floor testing system lets scientists and businesses trial underwater technology in real conditions for the first time. The breakthrough could solve two of the biggest challenges holding back ocean innovation.
Engineers created underwater mapping technology that works even in cloudy, sediment-filled water by combining sonar and cameras. The breakthrough could revolutionize underwater exploration, construction, and safety operations.
