Autonomous Marine Debris Gathering Apparatus
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has made a significant stride in waste management technology with the development of an autonomous diving robot. This innovative underwater machine, named TUM, is designed to recognise and remove garbage independently.
The TUM diving robot is part of a comprehensive concept that includes an unmanned service boat, a drone, a small underwater search robot, and the TUM diving robot itself. This integrated system is set to revolutionise waste management in aquatic environments.
The TUM diving robot is equipped with a 3D identification system that can accurately pinpoint garbage objects. It also boasts a powerful and sensitive gripper, capable of exerting a force of 4,000 newtons and gripping objects weighing up to 250 kilograms.
The robot is kept in a hover state in the water using buoyancy foam, allowing for precise movement. It is also connected to a power and data network via a cable, ensuring continuous operation and communication.
TUM, a university with a rich history, has been home to Nobel laureates and inventors such as Rudolf Diesel, Carl von Linde, and Rudolf Moessbauer. With around 700 professors, 53,000 students, and 12,000 employees, TUM is regularly ranked as the best university in Europe. The university has been awarded 'Excellence University' status in 2006, 2012, and 2019.
TUM has a strong international presence, with campuses and offices in Singapore, Brussels, Mumbai, Peking, San Francisco, and São Paulo. The university also collaborates with various European partners, as shown in the SeaClear project.
The SeaClear project, funded by the European Union, involves eight European partners, including TUM, TU Delft, Fraunhofer CML, the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, and the University of Dubrovnik. The Hamburg Port Authority, the Regional Development Agency Dubrovnik-Neretva County, and the medium-sized company Subsea Tech are also involved in the project.
For more information about the TUM diving robot project, please contact Dr. Stefan Sosnowski ([email protected]) or Prof. Sandra Hirche ([email protected]). For general university inquiries, contact the TUM Corporate Communications Center at Andreas Schmitz (0162-27 46 193, [email protected]).
Moreover, each year, more than 70 start-ups are founded at TUM, a testament to the university's commitment to innovation and the exchange of knowledge between science and society. TUM's range of disciplines includes engineering, natural sciences, medicine, mathematics, and the social and economic sciences.
The TUM diving robot is just one example of the university's ongoing efforts to push the boundaries of technology and make a positive impact on the world.
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