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versionRSSDivider  Workshop focuses on Robotics and Pollution in
relation to oil spills  Two maritime Thematic Networks have
hosted a ‘Workshop on Robotics and Pollution’ in the wake of the
Prestige oil spill. Topics included new technologies for
clearing spills from the surface of the sea and robotic systems
for pumping oil out of wrecked vessels.  Prestige breaks up;
Image: Guardian Unlimited Prestige breaks up; Image: Guardian
Unlimited  The ERASTAR and ROBMAR Thematic Networks joined
forces on 4 March 2004 to organise the Workshop. Participants
from around Europe discussed ways to improve prevention and
cleanup of catastrophic oils spills through the use of advanced
robotics systems.  Presentations by leading maritime robotics
experts were followed by a brainstorming session. Each of the
participants outlined potential contributions by his or her own
group to a consortium submitting a proposal in response to the
second call for proposals under FP6 Pr