In 2018, MIT’s CSAIL debuted “SoFi,” a robotic fish that’s a stroke of genius in biomimetic robots. Crafted from silicone rubber and sporting a fishtail, SoFi offers a groundbreaking approach to studying marine life up close, without causing a ripple. This clever fish-bot houses a camera, motor, and smartphone battery, all snug within its silicone body. During its maiden voyage in Fiji’s Rainbow Reef, SoFi swam with the fishes, capturing stunning shots and videos of the underwater world. It’s no ordinary fish, though; SoFi takes its marching orders from a custom acoustic system, responding to speed and direction commands via … Continue reading MIT’s SoFi: More Than a Robotic Fish, It’s a Marine Research Wonder!