microrovers

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A new generation of small robots designed to be powered by microbial fuel cells, intended for conducting scientific experiments on land and in the ocean.

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U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

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U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

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Microbial fuel cells

Fuel cells that use bacteria as catalysts to produce hydrogen gas, which is then used to generate electricity. In this application, the hydrogen also provides buoyancy control.

Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Electrochemical devices that convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity to power electric motors in aircraft.

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microbial fuel cell project

A project by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory to develop and utilize microbial fuel cells to power a new generation of small robots ('microrovers') for scientific experiments.

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Microbial fuel cells for powering microrovers

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Navy researchers adopt microbial fuel cells to power new generation of tiny robots

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