Adaptive Robotics ~ Wrap Up Video
Data collection happens at sea, but data processing often happens after the ship is back in port, the crew has disembarked, and the equipment offloaded....
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SOI / Monika Naranjo González
Launching Adaptive Robotics
Hello, my name is Blair and I am chief scientist on board the R/V Falkor for our expedition “Adaptive Robotics.” Today is day two, and...
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