California Scientists Develop Shark Surveillance Bot for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
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Scientists at California State University, Long Beach, are testing a semi-autonomous underwater robot named Shark Surveillance Bot (SSB) ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This solar-powered vessel, measuring approximately 3 meters in length and 0.9 meters in width, aims to enhance safety for athletes and beachgoers during the surfing events at Lower Trestles and open water swimming near Long Beach.
The initiative comes in response to a significant increase in shark activity in California, with the state recording a record number of shark incidents in 2025. The SSB is designed to monitor shark populations without disturbing them, equipped with acoustic receivers to detect tagged great white sharks and capable of collecting environmental DNA samples. Its aerial drone provides real-time surveillance and data transmission back to the lab, with a patrol duration of up to one week.
As the SSB prototype undergoes testing, its purpose is not to clear beaches at the sight of sharks but to provide officials with enhanced situational awareness. This will help lifeguards make informed decisions regarding safety measures. The project faces funding challenges as state government support is set to expire this fall, but the SSB could become a vital tool for beach safety by 2028.
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