LXer: The “Roboat”: Solar and Linux-Powered Sailboat

LXer · 12-06-2008, 10:50 AM

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Becoming an accomplished sailor isn’t easy, but a group of European sailing enthusiasts have just made the sport a little more accessible for beginners. The ASV Roboat is a solar-powered, Linux-brained sailboat that can sail anywhere and navigate pre-set race courses with no human intervention.

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laceupboots · 12-06-2008, 11:19 AM

I'd love to test that. How fun, and a much better use for high tech and solar power too, wow.