MIT's robot boat swarm could reshape future of floating infrastructure

MIT's robot boat swarm could reshape future of floating infrastructure

MIT researchers have developed a swarm of autonomous robotic boats that can assemble into floating structures and reconfigure with minimal human intervention. Each 21-centimeter-square robot is equipped with its own thrusters, sensors, and magnetic latches, allowing the fleet to connect like building blocks on the water. The modular system named FloatForm creates reconfigurable floating platforms that can quickly adapt to changing needs and envi…