Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
It’s a like a drone for the ocean.
Homeland Security is testing a six-foot-long robotic fish that is designed to find contraband in a ship’s hull, The Rancher reports.
Equipped with sophisticated sensors, the BIOSwimmer is shaped like a tuna and highly maneuverable.
Serving as the launching ground for the robotic fish is a century-old battleship that saw two World Wars, The Rancher wrote.
“Texas Parks and Wildlife is pleased to make the Battleship TEXAS available to serve the nation in the interests of strengthening port security,” says Andy Smith, TPWD’s ship manager. “The tests underway this week will be instructive in the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to refine this innovative technology so it may be deployed to make our maritime environment safer. The Battleship TEXAS is showing us that you’re never too old to be of service to your country.”
