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Headline: Autonomous underwater robot sets off on five-year journey around the world to unlock the secrets of the sea
Caption: Autonomous underwater robot sets off on five-year journey around the world to unlock the secrets of the sea. This self-piloting submarine has embarked on a record-breaking mission that could change the way scientists understand the world's oceans. The autonomous underwater glider is the first robot to circumnavigate the globe without a human on board. Launched from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts, Redwing is a collaboration by American universities Teledyne Marine and Rutgers. Instead of propellers, Redwing glides by adjusting its buoyancy, moving in a slow but energy-efficient zigzag through the sea. It can stay out for years, gathering data that could reshape our understanding of oceans and climate. Equipped with advanced sensors, Redwing measures temperature, salinity and depth, and tracks tagged fish — sending data to scientists via satellite. Redwing's route follows major ocean currents — from Massachusetts to Europe, Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica before returning home. Over 50 Rutgers students are tracking its journey, sharing discoveries and connecting classrooms around the world.
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