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Ghost ShipRadio 4 Thursday 16:30 The Material World
Ghost Ship
A crewless, self-navigating vessel has been successful in negotiating hazardous waters around the coast of the British Isles. A team of engineers from the University of Southampton and the artist Chris Burden have come together for this unique project, called Ghost Ship.
A traditional 28ft Shetland sailing boat, a Sixareen, has been fitted with ground-breaking technology that allows for the automatic lowering and raising of sails when necessary and to steer both in the desired direction and away from hazards.
Quentin Cooper is joined by the team's inspirational leader, Professor Grant Hearn, to discuss what engineering insights have been gleaned from Ghost Ship, and the possibility practical benefits that may be on the horizon.
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