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AquaJellies

Festo Bionic Learning Network, Germany · 2008 · All Festo robots

Festo Bionic Learning Network, Germany AquaJellies (1)
Not for sale
Not for sale (research)Not programmableFesto bionicsSwarm behaviourElectric tentacle driveDemonstrator
Not for saleShipping: Not for sale.
Remote control: Not possible. Exhibition demonstrator. Festo's app only reads status data from each jellyfish.
LEARN MORE (Festo: AquaJellies 2.0) ↗

Overview

Festo unveiled the AquaJellies at Hannover Messe in 2008 as artificial jellyfish that glide through a tank using adaptive tentacles. Each unit decides on its own what to do next based on its charge state, orientation and proximity to its neighbours, so group behaviour emerges without central control. The later AquaJellies 2.0 added improved communications and real-time diagnostics on a smartphone (battery, temperature, power draw, depth and heading).

At a glance
Type
Swimming robot · Robot fish & biomimetic swimmers
Maker
Festo Bionic Learning Network, Germany
Released
2008
Price
Not for sale
Status
Not for sale (research)
Best for
Professionals & labs
Programming
No programmability

Price and shipping

Corporate technology demonstrator

Shipping: Not for sale. Trade-show and museum demonstrator. Festo does not sell it.

Specifications

CategorySwimming robots · Robot fish & biomimetic swimmers
Released2008
CountryGermany
AvailabilityNot for sale (research)
ProgrammabilityNo programmability
Built-in autonomyNavigates · Goes to places on its own, such as mapped rooms, waypoints or its charging dock
LLM supportNone · No built-in LLM and no SDK to connect one.
Best forProfessionals & labs
Vision sensorsNo vision sensors
ActuatorsUnknown
AudioNo audio
Compute typeProprietary / undisclosed
Remote controlNot programmable
SizeNot published
PropulsionAdaptive tentacles driven by an electric drive in the body
Depth ratingAquarium/tank use (not published)
Tether / commsUntethered, radio and infrared light communication, smartphone condition monitoring (AquaJellies 2.0)
CameraNone
SensorsPressure sensors (depth), battery, temperature and power-consumption telemetry
RuntimeNot published
SpeedNot published
ComputeOnboard controller (not published)
SDKNone public

Common questions

How much does AquaJellies cost?

Not for sale. Corporate technology demonstrator.

Can AquaJellies be bought today?

No. It was never sold to the public.

Who makes AquaJellies?

AquaJellies is made by Festo Bionic Learning Network, Germany. It came out in 2008.

Can AquaJellies be programmed?

No programmability.

Does AquaJellies have AI chat or LLM support?

None. No built-in LLM and no SDK to connect one.

Ratings & reviews

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