Robotic Fish Help Monitor Waters

MIT researchers are refining robotic fish technology, which may be useful for detecting chemical and oil contamination in our waters.

Sep 12, 2012
MIT researchers are refining robotic fish technology, which may be useful for detecting chemical and oil contamination in our waters.
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