SEATREC has created a robot capable of generating unlimited electricity without external help. How to do this in order to explore the sea floor?
Exploration of the seabed remains an unfinished business for human beings. Expeditions thousands of kilometers below the surface were impossible due to the incredible pressure there. That means we have to rely on robotics. Now, a new technology designed by NASA makes it possible autonomously analyze the seabed without depending on the limitation of autonomy. How is it possible?
They are building a robot with infinite energy to explore the sea floor
Missions such as that carried out by the submarine Titan explain this it is very difficult to perform dives into the depths of the oceans. For this reason, it is necessary to carry out these works using specialized robots. Seatrec is a company whose mission was to create a robotic unit capable of meeting the most radical standards when it comes to handling pressure.
However, its main difference from any other project lies in its the ability to recharge your batteries completely autonomously. Thanks to its self-sufficiency, this robot is a design capable of developing its function without interruption for years. understand how it can generate electricity, a special flotation system should be mentioned companies, so-called infiniteaccording to SEATREC.
This technology uses phase change materials to generate energy in the sea. These are substances that change from a solid to a liquid at temperatures that allow easy handling. In this connection, kinetic energy is created It is used to convert it into electrical energy. Operating the process of obtaining electricity is very simple. When the robot is submerged, the water inside cools, causing the paraffin-based material to freeze.
Its surface then expands, causing the associated motor to run and thereby charging the battery. At the moment in which the robotic unit no longer has autonomy, will surface to repeat the same previous process. In this way, it is possible to enjoy continuous dives to study the seabed.
In the past, robotic divers were considered, but Its main problem continues to be the pressure present at a depth of thousands of meters. Under these circumstances, it is most logical to think about the development of this type of technology so that we can explore the seabed and see what secrets await us.
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