Explore what is down below the oceans and seas are the biggest phenomena for the adventurer. But now it’s good news for those who wanted to swim and explore the sea. Amphi is the prototype device was initially developed by, a Polish biomedical engineer.
It has an integrated IMU which detects each of their two-legged kicks, and responds by triggering the thruster to deliver a shot of extra propulsion.
Amphi Bionic Mermaids
According to its designers, the device is half the weight of existing underwater scooters that offer comparable thrust. Additionally, the difference from most of them, it leaves the user’s hands free. Its battery life ranges from a stated 45 minutes to two hours per charge. On the other hand, it depends on how much assistance the device is set to provide.
Not only that, it incorporates a flexible fiberglass fin, a quick-release mechanism for the user’s cycling-shoe-clad feet. Besides that it has a battery-powered thruster that’s located on the fin, between their ankles.
The current 10-lb version of the Amphi is claimed to deliver up to 30 lb (13.6 kg) of thrust. And by it gives the option of to swim at the speed of 3 knots (3.5 mph or 5.6 km/h). But they claims that they are planning for the next prototype to reach 5 knots (5.8 mph or 9.3 km/h. Besides that the final version being capable of around 9 knots (10.4 mph or 16.7 km/h).
The company says buyers will also have the option of adding an environmental “MyGaya” sensor. The sensor collects data such as water temperature and salinity, and then shares it with marine ecologists. Well, the final product will be available next year priced between US$2,500 and $2,800.
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