Wave Glider

Overview

The Wave Glider is an autonomous marine robot designed to gather ocean data. It uses the energy of the waves for propulsion and solar panels to generate power for on-board computing and sensors. Capable of operating autonomously for months at a time without fuel, the system is composed of three parts: a surface float, an 8-meter umbilical line, and a submerged unit. It can be equipped with a range of environmental sensors to perform missions for marine science, commercial, and defense applications.