Ocean ObservationMachines Infused with AI that Fly, Swarm and DiveCan mimicking insect behavior provide a way to map the ocean ? oor? Can robotic-controlled ? ying and diving drones be both bird-like and ? sh-like in the race to explore the ocean depths? The Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE has inspired a number of teams to explore.By Dr. Jyotika I. Virmani Senior Director, Planet & Environment, XPRIZE; with contributions from the XPRIZE teamsSeptember 2017MTR34 MTR #7 (34-49).indd 34 MTR #7 (34-49).indd 34 8/23/2017 4:12:11 PM8/23/2017 4:12:11 PM