Oceans of potential in underwater drone technology


Kamarul showing one of the underwater drones that are used during the teaching lessons at SUNR research centre in Batu Pahat.

EARLY exposure to underwater drone technology is an advantage as it is an activity related to research and development that has not been fully explored.

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) lecturer Dr Kamarul Rahim Kamarudin said that with the help of artificial intelligence, the technology could be used for fishing, storing bait and detecting fish.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
underwater , drone , technology

Next In Metro News

RM77bil Jalur Selangor plan to connect missing road, highway links launched
MBSJ to remove Jalan BK3 barriers after residents' group misses deadline
Club honours late chairman with RM101,000 donation
Volunteers take on marine debris, crown-of-thorns in Pulau Tioman
Telco, aid agency team up for monsoon disaster preparedness
Selangor mulls measurable targets for disability access
Sparking change for clean water
MBSA nears revenue collection target of 90%
Johor maps out zero homelessness plan
Fading bus hub needs love

Others Also Read