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Gillbert the Robot Fish: A Student’s Bold Move Against Microplastics


Meet Gillbert โ€” a 3D-printed robot fish designed by Eleanor Mackintosh, a student at the University of Surrey. Shaped like a salmon and powered by innovation, Gillbert filters microplastics from polluted water while mimicking the movements of real fish. Open-source and ready for the world, this student-led creation is already swimming in UK lakes, proving that impactful solutions can start right in the classroom.