Jessiko is a long autonomous robot fish developed by French start-up Robotswim, located in Palaiseau, Paris area.
History
Jessiko project was launched in 2005 by Christophe Tiraby, a French engineer.Swimming robots, Robothub, November 27, 2012
In March 2009, Christophe Tiraby founded Robotswim company to industrialize and commercialize Jessiko.
In November 2009, "Jessiko robot fish" wins the Great Prize of Innovation of Paris City in the Design category.Interview of Christophe Tiraby , About-Robots.com, August 19, 2011
Jessiko is first exhibited at Innorobo robotic fair in March 2011.
From May 12 to August 12, Jessiko is exhibited on France Pavilion Expo 2012 Yeosu World Fair in South Korea. Robotswim implemented at this occasion the first school of robot fish in permanent conditions.Robot Swim of France showed off a shoal of self-moving robot fishes , Itersnews.com, October 28, 2012
Versions
5 versions of prototypes have been developed (V0 to V4)
Industrial version commercialized since 2012 is V5.
Characteristics
Jessiko V5LengthWidthHeightBody lengthWeightSwimming range8 hours
Use Jessiko was marketed as a luxury decoration for businesses such as hotels, restaurants, and museums. Tiraby expressed hope that one day it would be common to find his invention in household ponds and swimming pools.
References
See also Biomechatronics
External links
Robotswim Youtube channel