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Robot carp

ALMOST LIFELIKE: But capable of more moves. PHOTO:REUTERS.

A carp robot, jointly developed by Ryomei Engineering Co Ltd and other companies, can make water quality inspections and will be set out for examination of seabed resources and bottom feeders in the future.

The robot is modelled after a Nishiki koi carp. Though the tail movement is very smooth and lifelike, the remote-controlled koi is capable of moves that a genuine koi is unable to perform, such as swimming in reverse and rotating in place.

COMPLIED BY NIMI KURIAN

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