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Joseph Ayers in the Press

The Swiss consider the lobster. It feels pain, they decide.

Dr. Elwood’s position — and the Swiss government’s — is outside the scientific mainstream, said Joseph Ayers, a professor of marine and environmental sciences at Northeastern University in Boston. “I think the idea of producing such a law is just a bunch of people anthropomorphizing lobsters,” Dr. Ayers said, adding that there were other possible […]

Underwater robots – ocean technologies: AUVs featuring Fetch and Robolobster

A lot of marine scientists are more than happy to spend time in the ocean, placing instruments, taking samples, and getting a firsthand look around. Mark Patterson, an affable Harvard-educated professor of marine and environmental sciences at Northeastern University, takes it a bit farther. He’s lived on the seabed for a grand total of 87 […]

Ocean Technologies for the Next Era of Exploration

A lot of marine scientists are more than happy to spend time in the ocean, placing instruments, taking samples, and getting a firsthand look around. Mark Patterson, an affable Harvard-educated professor of marine and environmental sciences at Northeastern University, takes it a bit farther. He’s lived on the seabed for a grand total of 87 days. […]

Are these humpback whales too close for comfort?

As many as six humpback whales were spotted in Boston Harbor on Wednesday in search of food. Northeastern professor Joseph Ayers said they were probably just looking for a snack. “It’s their ocean, and they feed where they find food. It’s a very opportunistic lifestyle,” he said.

Social robots see smell

Ryan Myers built the electrohydrodynamic jet printer and optimized it for the Ayers’ lab’s specific needs. Photo by Brooks Canaday.

RoboBees get smart in pollen pursuit

Northeastern researchers are developing a neuronal-based control system that would allow the RoboBee to forage for flowers.