Event
Velox demonstrates fin-driven mobility across ice and water
Pliant demonstrated that its Velox amphibious robot could swim, traverse rough ground and skate across solid ice using one pair of flexible fins.
Evidence notes
- Velox swivels its undulating fins to transition from swimming to ground locomotion.
- The proof-of-concept handled sand, snow, pebbles, paving and solid ice.
- Pliant identified polar science and amphibious resupply as potential applications for the multi-terrain design.
Company context
Pliant Energy Systems develops amphibious robots and propulsion systems based on undulating flexible surfaces. Its platforms can swim, crawl and transition between water, sand, snow and ice for nearshore sensing, inspection and mine-countermeasure missions. Its first-party profile lists 24 granted patents and research support from ONR, DOE, NSF, USDA and NYSERDA; NATO DIANA selected the company for its 2026 programme.
Context
- Company
- Pliant Energy Systems
- Segment
- Maritime
- Event type
- Demonstration
- Added to Korthos
- Jul 16, 2026
- Geography
- Brooklyn · United States