Section outline

  • Lesson Goal: Dive into the world of underwater robots, learning why the ocean environment is so challenging and how engineers have created different types of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) – from ones that hover in place to gliders that travel long distances – including a look at the innovative Wave Glider.

    • ·         Micro-Topic 1: Challenges of Underwater Robotics (Goal: Identify the unique challenges underwater robots face – for example, water pressure, communication difficulties, powering the robot, and navigating without GPS.)

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      • Micro-Topic 2: Hovering AUVs vs. Gliders (Goal: Learn about different types of underwater robots – some that hover or actively propel themselves to stay in one place (or move short distances), and others that glide or drift to cover long distances efficiently.)
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      • Micro-Topic 3: Case Study – Wave Glider (Goal: Examine the Wave Glider, an ocean robot that uses wave motion for propulsion and solar power for sensors, enabling it to travel vast distances and perform long-term ocean monitoring.)
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