MUMBAI, India, Oct. 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641110204 A) filed by Sathyabama Institute Of Science And Technology Deemed To Be University on September 14, 2026, for Automated Raft Device.

Inventor includes Vinothkumar C.

The application for the patent was published on October 23, 2026, under issue no. 43/2026.

Abstract: An automated raft device, comprising a body 101 configured to float on water, at least one propulsion unit 102 coupled to the body 101, a lifting unit 103 comprising a hydraulic actuator 103a, and wherein a tip of the actuator 103a is fitted with a wheel assembly 103b, to align the body 101 vertically with respect to an object that is to be retrieved, at least one safety unit 104 with an inflatable safety bag 104a, and further comprising an air pump 104b and a pressure sensor, wherein a microcontroller configured to activate the air pump 104b based on a pressure reading from the pressure sensor, configured to enhance stability or provide location data.

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