Video: Robots in the Environment
Video: Robots in the Environment
Robots are being used as tools in protecting the environment.
Robots are becoming a popular tool to be used in protecting the environment. Drones monitor air quality, and water-borne bots collect trash from the surface, collect liquid spills, and find and kill invasive underwater species. On land, they monitor soil quality, and more efficiently recycle trash.
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