World’s largest robots to set sail | BBC News

Large “robot ships” are rapidly going into service and have been hailed as a revolution in shipping.

The vessles are controlled remotely with hardly any crew on board – it has meant the ships can be smaller so require less fuel and have a much reduced carbon footprint.

Autonomy, robotics and remote operation, along with artificial intelligence, are set to transform shipping and experiments are underway around the world.

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