New uses of AI are continually being developed in connection with archaeological and human remains. Over 2,000 years ago, Baiae was the most magnificent resort town on the Italian peninsula. Today, Baiae is one of the world’s few underwater archaeological parks, and its 435 acres are open to visitors wanting to explore the remains of the ancient Roman city. A protected marine area, the site needs to be monitored for damage caused by divers and environmental factors.
The sunken city of Baiae uses AI to support a network of acoustic modems and underwater wireless sensors that capture and transmit environmental data to land in real time. The system depends on AI algorithms to constantly change the network protocol. When sea conditions change, the algorithms modify the information path from one node to the other, allowing the signal to travel up to two kilometers.
MIT Review has more details about the system, its creators and managers.
