Group 1 - A small multi-modal robot, measuring less than 50 cm in length and weighing only 2.7 kg, has been developed by a research team from Beihang University in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Zhejiang University, showcasing its ability to perform various movements in deep-sea environments [2][3] - The robot's design is inspired by the movement of deep-sea batfish, allowing it to swim, glide, and crawl, with a maximum swimming speed of 5.5 cm per second and a crawling speed of 3 cm per second on sandy surfaces [2][3] - The research team has created a new driving mechanism using bistable chiral metamaterials, which enhances the robot's performance under high pressure and low temperature conditions found in deep-sea environments [3] Group 2 - The robot is designed to adapt to different seabed terrains and task requirements, potentially aiding in marine resource development and archaeological exploration [3] - Field tests have been conducted in various deep-sea locations, including the Haimas Cold Spring and Mariana Trench, where the robot successfully withstood extreme conditions and demonstrated its expected multi-modal movements [3] - Future research directions include integrating artificial intelligence with the deep-sea flexible robot to enhance its capabilities for real-time monitoring of geological activities and biological communities [3]
身长不足50厘米，却能畅游万米深海