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Autonomous robots can be amazing tools for data gathering, but eventually they all must return to a base to recharge their batteries and upload their data. That can be a challenge, if your robot is a submersible exploring deep ocean waters. Nina Mahmoudian, associate professor of mechanical engineering at Purdue, has created a mobile docking system for marine robots to dock autonomously, enabling them to perform longer tasks without the need for human intervention.
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