Pond Skater the Aquatic robot

3D printed parts for the next Pond Skater.  All structural parts are printed with PETG to resist water and UV light.

A camera on each side Pond Skater will be able to determine the direction of something of interest such as blue green algae. Blue green algae have a distinct color signature.  Cameras with a color enhancing program will bring out those colors, allowing a small aquatic rover to determine possible target areas to test.  By importing the Python Imaging Library (pillow), this signature will stand out. The images below show color enhancement can clearly show the iron content in the Virginia soil. 

For analyzing the water makeup Pond Skater will need a spectrometer. First test shows the rainbow pattern of white light.