UK robot boat maps Pacific underwater volcano
A 12m robot boat called Maxlimer is currently mapping the underwater volcano in the Pacific that erupted in spectacular fashion in January. The uncrewed surface vessel (USV) moves back and forth over the Hunga-Tonga seamount, all the while controlled and monitored via satellite from the company HQ of Sea-Kit International in the UK.
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