Singapore has begun to utilize robotic swans to assess raw water quality at various reservoirs scattered about the city-state.
The five robots are designed to resemble swans so they may blend into the natural environments they service. These new devices comprise the Smart Water Assessment Network (SWAN), an initiative geared towards the improvement of raw water quality and obtaining a better understanding of reservoir health.
When sampling the waters of the various reservoirs, the swans will monitor for pH levels, dissolved oxygen, turbidity and chlorophyll. Such readings will grant the scientists invaluable insights into the health of the subject waters.
Date: January 15, 2018
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Coordinator: EnvGuide Team
Source: https://www.wwdmag.com/water-treatment/singapore-using-robotic-swans-monitor-water-quality