Engineering students at Switzerland's ETH Zurich have developed 'Eve,' a biomimetic robotic fish designed to study underwater ecosystems. Eve, part of the SURF-eDNA project, swims with a silicone tail, capturing environmental DNA (eDNA) as it glides through water.
This technology allows scientists to identify species in aquatic environments with minimal disruption. Equipped with a camera and sonar, Eve can navigate and avoid obstacles autonomously.
The project aims to advance ocean research by providing biologists with a more detailed understanding of underwater habitats and aiding in the conservation of marine life.
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