'Blackfish' robotic jet-ski to bolster port security
"Blackfish is ideally suited for port and harbor security, and in particular for swimmer detection and the detection of other threats near critical assets" Jennifer Pickett told Gizmag (Image: QinetiQ North America)
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Currently being developed by defense contractor QinetiQ in collaboration with the U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR), "Blackfish" is a robotic jet-ski designed specifically to patrol harbors and search for underwater intruders. The remote-controlled craft carries an array of sensors that allow it to "see" under water and can travel at speeds of 40 mph (64 km/h) as well as tracking at lower speeds than conventional jet-skis.
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