ETH Zurich researchers have developed Tethys, an autonomous diving robot that can search for people or objects. It comes equipped with acoustic sensors and cameras, enabling it to search large areas underwater completely autonomously. Since it can quickly localize objects or people, rescue teams will not have to risk working in dangerous situations.ย
After locating the target, a human operator takes over the navigation using a VR headset and guides the robot to it. The current Tethys robot is capable of transporting up to 40 kg (88.2 lb) back to the surface, allowing emergency services to focus on other important tasks to ensure the operation runs as efficiently as possible.
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The ETH spin-โoff [Tethys Robotics] was founded by Pioneer Fellows Jonas Wรผst and Pragash Sivananthaguru. What originally began as a student project at ETH Zurich is now an in-โdemand start-โup. The underwater robot has already been used by several local authorities for underwater search and rescue operations,” said the researchers.
