The robot designed and built by Hydronalix is remotely piloted and named "EMILY." EMILY contains a five-foot long flag that lets its operator see it from sea. The purpose of the robot is to help save refugees in boats on the Mediterranean and Aegean.
EMILY can pull a rescue line up yo 2,400 feet and has the capacity to carry up to five people. The way it works is very simple and effective. Once a person has grabbed it, the tether can be reeled in and the people are places onboard a seaworthy vessel. Although EMILY's batteries only last up to 20 minutes they can be changed very quickly and easily. EMILY is a little over four feet long and has a speed of 22 mph. EMILY is still in process to be approved and is being tested for ten days on the island of Lesvos. The plan is to take EMILY from a testing stage to a permanent rescue installation to help the Syrian refugees. For full article:http://www.popsci.com/greek-coastguard-tests-robotic-life-preserver
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