robots and the envioronment future

Robots and the Environmental Future

Robotic innovations are helping scientists understand and combat environmental threats such as pollution and global warming. From gathering data, to conserving resources, and eliminating hazardous materials, robots are on the move to save the planet. Check out some of the newest developments:

    Sniffing Out Toxins

    Yale University Engineering students have created robotic dogs that detect toxic substances. They find materials such as lead, arsenic and other pollutants.

    Zip and Zoom: Eliminating Air Pollution

    Robotic bugs may be the future of air pollution control. These tiny patrolled purify airborne materials like formaldehyde and cigarette smoke.

    Cutting Crop Chemicals

    Harmful herbicide use could be cut by 70% with selective spraying robots. These robots will be programmed to administer single drops of herbicide or to simply pull weeds up by the roots.

    Predicting and Policing Water

    Robotic subs have been used to gauge global warming, monitor water pollution and fishing problems. When oil spills occur, robots will be used to clean and monitor water pollution.

    Hazarding Everything

    Robots collect data from dangerous and hazardous locations. They can endure extreme climates and conditions to gather information about the affects of global warming or pollution.