A robot that eats pollution

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February 22, 2017 Today's TED Talk A robot that eats pollution 14:10 minutes · TEDxWarwick Meet the "Row-bot," a robot that cleans up pollution and generates the electricity needed to power itself by swallowing dirty water. Roboticist Jonathan Rossiter explains how this special swimming machine, which uses a microbial fuel cell to neutralize algal blooms and oil slicks, could be a precursor to biodegradable, autonomous pollution-fighting robots. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day The mysteries of the deep sea Explore endless waters with these captivating talks that shine some (literal) light on what's going in the deepest, darkest parts of our oceans. Watch » 5 talks · Total run time 57:39 new on ideas.ted.com The treasure trove of unique genomes hiding in plain sight Indigenous biomedical researcher Keolu Fox makes the case for studying Indigenous people’s DNA, something that could yield benefits for all of humanity. Read more »   Download the TED app

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