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School of Robofish Provides Basis for Teams of Underwater Robots
6/6/2008 University of Washington
Most ocean robots have to talk to scientists or satellites to share information. A school of robotic fish developed at the University of Washington communicate directly, allowing them to work cooperatively without ever coming to the surface.

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