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17
Jan 2024
Harrogate robots could begin to monitor Earth's biodiversity
Harrogate-based Synthotech is supporting a study that could see robots used to monitor Earth’s biodiversity.
The engineering business has partnered with biodiversity researchers and experts to evaluate the potential use of robotics and automated systems in monitoring global habitats.
Synthotech develops AI-capable robots currently used to detect harmful gas leaks and fix pipes. The robots can be deployed remotely and travel long distances so could be capable of monitoring biodiversity.
The engineering company is supporting this research to explore the challenges and understand how robots could be used in ecosystem conservation.
The project has meant the research team have established barriers that should be easy to overcome and provide new capabilities in conservation.
Simon Langdale, engineering director at Synthotech, said:
In a paper put to the RAS-UK network several recommendations to inform future biodiversity strategies were outlined. It calls for the creation of a taskforce including academics and industry specialists to support the research.
Mr Langdale concluded:
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