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May 6, 2008

Teaching Robots to Swim -- Science in Motion

A lively, informal look at research into the most efficient ways to move in the water, based on studies by Vassar College scientists. What they found about using flippers may surprise you. This video is from NSF's "Science in Motion" series -- lighthearted video reports about news from NSF Research. View them all.

Credit: National Science Foundation; John Long, Vassar College; Frank DeNota; NSF/ WHOI


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