jan 1, 1960 - SPURV (AUV)
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Widely considered to be the first AUV(Autonomous Underwater Vehicle), the SPURV(Self Propelled Underwater Research Vehicle) laid the groundwork for future exploration robots through demonstrating the effectiveness and feasibility of autonomous systems in the field of exploration. While not fully autonomous, it paved the way for future advancements in autonomy.
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