Meet the Jellybots: Ocean-Exploring Biohybrid Robots

As far-fetched and futuristic as it might sound, researchers are working on turning jellyfish into ocean-exploring robots.

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Sources:
https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aaz3194
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Images:
https://www.istockphoto.com/vector/vintage-thin-line-fish-label-gm510780852-86381397
https://www.videoblocks.com/video/authentic-shot-of-a-jellyfish-free-swimming-in-crystal-clear-water-aquarium-sszsz2launjtvl72p9
https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/aurelia-moon-jelly-gm1127511597-297191209
https://www.videoblocks.com/video/blooms-of-white-jellyfish-named-aurelia-xkhoj8o
https://www.videoblocks.com/video/4k-footage-colorful-jellyfish-floating-underwater-hxygd7uriu32svvs
https://www.videoblocks.com/video/fingers-gently-move-sticks-on-remote-controller-to-control-drone-flight-black-smart-tablet-with-chromakey-on-screen-mounted-on-holder-10-february-2017-in-spain-smwqeyutlizbd7otw
https://www.videoblocks.com/video/clear-jellyfish-swimming-upwards-vs6kn8d
https://www.flickr.com/photos/usfws_pacificsw/43092372114/in/photostream/
https://www.videoblocks.com/video/monterey-bay-aquarium-ocean-jellies-moon-jellyfish-stk-h7gqxjmqx4ic2
https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/remotely-operated-underwater-vehicle-isolated-on-white-gm509918870-86031603
https://www.istockphoto.com/vector/sea-turtle-leatherback-cartoon-vector-illustration-gm675172616-123858433