India, Oct. 26 -- Chinese scientists have created a ghostlike jellyfish robot that can perform underwater missions.

Known as an "underwater phantom," the robot was created by Tao Kai from Northwestern Polytechnical University's School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering in Xian, Shaanxi province.

According to a report by the South China Morning Post, the university says the device is almost indistinguishable from a real jellyfish when underwater, allowing it to monitor aquatic environments without disturbing marine life.

The robot's transparent body, featuring an umbrella-like shape and delicate tentacles, is made from a hydrogel electrode material. It measures just 120mm (4.7 inches) across and weighs 56 grams (two ounces).

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