Swarm of robot wildlife will check for life in an Italian lagoon

In a lagoon in Venice, robotic lily pads float on the surface, with clusters of electronic mussels resting on the bed below. In July, a self-organising team of robots will be released into the murky waters of a lagoon near Venice, Italy. To continue reading this premium article, subscribe for unlimited access. Existing subscribers, please log in with your email address to link your account access.