The world’s first fully autonomous ship is set to make its maiden voyage across the Atlantic next month.
Inspired by the ship that brought the Pilgrims to North America, ‘Mayflower 400’ will be guided by artificial intelligence rather than a human crew.
If all goes well, it will depart from Plymouth, England on May 15 and arrive at Plymouth, Massachusetts, about 3,000 miles and two weeks later.
The original Mayflower, which transported 102 Pilgrims and other passengers, took 10 weeks to reach its destination in 1620.
Mayflower 400 was set to embark on its transatlantic cruise last September…
