Porto students develop unmanned boat powered by electric energy

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Students at the University of Porto built and presented Cristal, an autonomous electric catamaran designed to show that the maritime industry can move toward greener solutions. The boat uses solar panels, LiDAR, a high-resolution camera, and four propulsors to improve navigation and maneuverability without a traditional rudder. The team also uses fiber from linen to reduce carbon emissions compared with traditional composite materials. The article highlights growing industry interest in electrified maritime technology and notes that the team has already been contacted by two entities and worked on projects with industry partners.

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