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UK Startup's Wind-Powered Robot Raises Bar by Venturing into Cat 5 Hurricane

UK startup Osheon's wind-powered robot braves a Category 5 hurricane to gather crucial data, boosting storm forecasting and climate research.

January 18, 2026
UK Startup's Wind-Powered Robot Raises Bar by Venturing into Cat 5 Hurricane

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Osheon, a UK startup, achieves a milestone as its wind-powered robot becomes the first uncrewed surface vehicle to penetrate a Category 5 hurricane. Collaborating with NOAA, the robot gathers real-time data on winds, waves, and temperatures during the 2025 Atlantic season. This breakthrough enhances storm forecasting and climate research, paving the way for advanced monitoring of extreme weather. To learn more about this innovative venture, delve into the details below.