As the global plastics crisis grows, numerous technologies have been invented and
implemented to recover plastic pollution from the environment. Although laudable …

Abstract Machine learning covers a large set of algorithms that can be trained to identify
patterns in data. Thanks to the increase in the amount of data and computing power …

Future exploitation of marine resources in a sustainable and eco-friendly way requires
autonomous underwater robotics with human-like perception. However, the development of …

Underwater devices are critical for environmental applications. However, existing prototypes
typically use bulky, noisy actuators and limited configurations. Consequently, they struggle …

Marine litter is one of the most relevant pollution problems that our oceans are facing today.
Marine litter in our oceans is a major threat to a sustainable planet. Here, we provide a …

Plastic pollution in coastal and marine areas is an ongoing environmental concern in the
world. Despite its growing concern worldwide, there is a knowledge gap in terms of its …

Can a robotic gripper only operate when attached to a robotic arm? The application space of
the traditional gripper is limited by the robotic arm. Giving robot grippers the ability to move …

Thousands of tonnes of litter enter the ocean every day, posing a significant threat to marine
life and ecosystems. While floating and beach litter are often in the spotlight, about 70% of …

The relentless growth of plastic manufacturing since the 1980s has resulted in significant
accumulation of litter throughout the ocean. Cleaning up this litter manually poses a major …

Plastic litter has been widely documented in our oceans, leading to growing worldwide
concerns regarding its potential impact on the marine environment. A large proportion of this …