Spectral Energies, a Dayton, OH-based small business, spearheads diverse technology and product development initiatives, encompassing alternative navigation, hypersonic technologies, directed energy, rotating detonation engines, and STEM education. Among its STEM education endeavors, Spectral Energies is currently developing SHARK (Student-focused Holistic Aquatic Robotics Kit) to introduce K-12 students to the intricacies of underwater robotics. Utilizing bio-inspiration and mimicry, SHARK aims to ignite student creativity and capture the interest of those not traditionally drawn to robotics. The educational kit offers three age-appropriate guided builds tailored for elementary, middle, and high school students, with plans for an annual design competition as part of its comprehensive STEM education portfolio.
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