Water rescue robot EMILY gets some help from the sky - Science Nation

The video discusses EMILY, a jet-powered water rescue robot used globally by lifeguards. With support from the National Science Foundation, Robin Murphy and her team at Texas A&M University are developing software to enhance EMILY's intelligence. By collaborating with experienced lifeguards, they aim to make EMILY more efficient and autonomous. The team is testing new features like thermal sensors and AI for better navigation. EMILY's upgrades are designed for large-scale rescues, such as ferry disasters, and are informed by field research in the Mediterranean. Additionally, integrating drones provides aerial feedback to optimize EMILY's performance.

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