[News Commentary Video] Introducing the Sea Turtle AI "RoboTurtle"

This news commentary is based on the following Tech Spark article.

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Announced at CES 2026 RoboTurtle is a next-generation underwater robot inspired by the graceful swimming of sea turtles.
Its greatest feature is that it utilizes biomimicry, a technology that mimics the movements of living organisms, allowing it to move through the ocean in a manner that is close to natural.

RoboTurtle was developed to monitor water quality and the state of living creatures using its built-in camera without damaging the delicate coral reef ecosystem.
Observations can be carried out while minimizing the burden on the environment, even in shallow waters where people cannot easily enter or in places where mechanical impacts are a problem.

The back is equipped with a solar panel, allowing for self-charging and long-term monitoring.
This system makes it possible to conduct stable surveys even in areas where it is difficult for humans or large machinery to continuously enter.

Currently, research is underway around the world on underwater robots that resemble various creatures, such as fish and jellyfish.
The fusion of AI and robotics technology is dramatically changing the way marine research and environmental conservation are conducted.

The latest environmental technology goes beyond being just a "convenient tool"A future where people and nature coexist while protecting the global environmentWe are evolving to the stage where we aim to achieve this.

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Unveiled at CES 2026, RoboTurtle is a next-generation underwater robot inspired by the graceful swimming motion of sea turtles.
By using biomimicry—technology that imitates natural biological movements—it can move smoothly through the ocean in a way that closely resembles real marine life.

RoboTurtle was developed to monitor water quality and marine organisms using a built-in camera, while minimizing damage to delicate coral reef ecosystems.
Its natural movement allows it to operate in shallow or sensitive areas where human access or conventional machinery could disturb the environment.

A solar panel mounted on its back enables self-charging, allowing for long-term and continuous monitoring.
This feature makes it possible to observe ocean environments that are difficult for humans or large machines to access on a regular basis.

Around the world, research into fish-shaped and jellyfish-like underwater robots is also advancing.
The combination of AI and robotics is opening up new possibilities for marine research and environmental protection.

Today's environmental technologies are moving beyond mere convenience, toward a future that supports sustainable coexistence between humanity and the natural world.