Russia unveils underwater swarm drones for oil and gas exploration — USC could control groups of 'up to 1,000 devices' for ship repair and more
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Underwater swarms of up to 1,000 robots for inspection, repair, and logistics point to a future where subsea infrastructure is continuously monitored and serviced by autonomy, not divers and ships. Energy and maritime operators should start mapping which inspection and maintenance workflows could be re-architected around persistent robotic presence rather than episodic human visits.
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