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Behold Ziphius, the smartphone-controlled aquatic drone

Behold Ziphius, the smartphone-controlled aquatic drone

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Oh my oh my, we need this, read Engadget

Azorean’s Ziphius is a partially submerged device that can be controlled via iOS or Android smartphone or tablet. There’s an on-board HD camera that offers up visuals to give the user a first-person view both above and below the water. Azorean plans to open the API on the vehicle and software to let developers create all manner of games and apps that’ll harness augmented reality. Inside of the drone, you’ll find a Raspberry Pi, an Ardunio-based plate and two differential motors. The company’s promising intuitive handling and even a bit of autonomy with the Ziphius.

You can support the project by voting here, they have a chance of winning $25,000.

It’s a no-brainer!


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11 responses to “Behold Ziphius, the smartphone-controlled aquatic drone”

  1. goswim Avatar
    goswim

    @mbswimchick @swimmersdaily @swimswamnews – May need a spiky front so coaches can get swimmers who stop on the wall going again.

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    1. swimmersdaily Avatar
      swimmersdaily

      @goswim @mbswimchick @swimswamnews I was thinking missiles, but you are absolutely right ! :-D

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      1. mbswimchick Avatar
        mbswimchick

        @swimmersdaily @goswim @swimswamnews I’m going to tell my swimmers how lucky they are tonight during their kick sets, no missles or spikes!

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    2. mbswimchick Avatar
      mbswimchick

      @goswim @swimmersdaily @swimswamnews Glenn you are possibly more evil than I :-)
      I imagined the treat of being filmed underwater was enough

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    […] Ziphius, the smartphone controlled aquatic drone? Well, with the help of our votes, they made it past the semi-final, and are now among the five […]

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  3. catiafcsilva Avatar
    catiafcsilva

    Dont forget to vote for Ziphius to win Insert Coin, Engadget at http://engadgetinsertcoin.brightcontext.com/vote

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    1. rokur Avatar
      rokur

      Done :-)

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    2. swimmersdaily Avatar
      swimmersdaily

      catiafcsilva Done ! :-)

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      1. catiafcsilva Avatar
        catiafcsilva

        swimmersdaily catiafcsilva :)

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