Engineers equip robots to fight wild sea waves, slashing offshore energy costs

Conventional robotic solutions use a corrective action approach that does not work in all conditions to stabilize the bots.

Autonomously working robots stationed on offshore platforms can predict waves and facilitate more efficient operation of energy-generating equipment. New computational tools developed by researchers at the University of Edinburgh could help these robots work even in turbulent seas, delivering safety and cost-effectiveness at the same time, a press release said.

Offshore wind platforms are a major source of clean energy for countries looking to move away from fossil fuels. Unlike their onshore counterparts, offshore wind turbines are larger and can tap into high-speed winds at sea.

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