A 15-year-old from Ontario built a bionic underwater robot turtle that detects what is quietly killing our seas and just won $50,000 for it

A young innovator has created BURT, a robotic turtle that moves quietly underwater. This AI-powered machine mimics natural ...
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Teen builds ‘Bionic Underwater Robotic Turtle’ to detect ecological threats

High schooler Evan Budz's award-winning invention can identify coral bleaching, invasive species, and microplastics without disturbing marine ecosystems. By Laura Kiniry Published May 12, 2026 9:01 AM ...

15-year-old Canadian boy built a robotic turtle that can detect underwater environmental threats with 96% accuracy

A 15-year-old Canadian named Evan Budz took on a significant challenge in marine conservation. At just fifteen, he came up with the invention of the Bionic Underwater Robotic Turtle (BURT).