{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-blog-post-js","path":"/blog/nimble-autonomous-robots-help-researchers-explore-the-ocean-no-ship-required/","result":{"data":{"site":{"siteMetadata":{"title":"No Frills News"}},"contentfulNfnPost":{"postTitle":"Nimble autonomous robots help researchers explore the ocean, no ship required","slug":"nimble-autonomous-robots-help-researchers-explore-the-ocean-no-ship-required","createdLocal":"2023-02-11 14:30:56.789183","publishDate":"None","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","sourceUrl":{"sourceUrl":"https://techxplore.com/news/2023-02-nimble-autonomous-robots-explore-ocean.html"},"postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>But going to sea on a research ship requires substantial resources.\nMBARI engineers have been developing ocean science robots that work independently of ships.\nMBARI's long-range autonomous vehicle (LRAUV) is a nimble robot that can be deployed from beaches, piers, and small boats to run complex missions on its own for weeks to months.\nMBARI engineers envision a future where autonomous robots operate independent of ships and technicians, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.\nThe ability to launch and recover the LRAUV from ship or shore helps support this bold vision for autonomous exploration.</p>"}}}},"pageContext":{"slug":"nimble-autonomous-robots-help-researchers-explore-the-ocean-no-ship-required"}}}