by Kelsey D. Atherton

RTS Labs, an Iranian research firm, has started work on a drone lifeguard. Tired of hearing stories about people drowning in the Caspian Sea, the researchers sought out a way to improve water rescue. Drones can help in several ways humans can't - they can move faster over choppy seas, they always remain calm, and a drone will never fall asleep on the job. Iran has an unusually high rate of unintentional drownings compared with European countries. A robot that helps lifeguards save lives faster could presumably lower that rate.

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