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15 Edge Computing Devices, 0 Humans: Meet IBM's Autonomous Ship

  • 1.  15 Edge Computing Devices, 0 Humans: Meet IBM's Autonomous Ship

    Community Leadership
    Posted Fri September 25, 2020 05:21 PM
    Mayflower Autonomous Ship
                                IBM hopes the unmanned vessel will allow for safe and cost-effective marine research.

    IBM has announced the Mayflower Autonomous Ship, in collaboration with marine technology experts Promare and MSubs. With no human captain or onboard crew, Mayflower Autonomous Ship uses the power of Edge computing, AI, and automation to traverse the ocean in its quest for data and discovery. The ship is scheduled to make a transatlantic journey from the UK to Plymouth, Massachusetts in April of 2021.  

    This futuristic vessel is powered by AI and the energy from the sun and is on a global mission of discovery, designed to collect data to help safeguard the future of the ocean. The quest has since expanded to a multicultural and diverse team across 10 countries and 3 continents and has inspired the support of multiple companies and organizations all over the world.  

    What do you think about this project? Do you think AI and Edge technology can help with oceanic research? Let us know in the thread. 

    To learn more: 

    Watch the video announcement

    Visit the interactive portal



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    Krista Summitt
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