{"id":71677,"date":"2026-03-09T21:02:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T04:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/?p=71677"},"modified":"2026-03-09T21:02:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T04:02:26","slug":"who-needs-data-centers-in-space-when-they-can-float-offshore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/ponoko\/who-needs-data-centers-in-space-when-they-can-float-offshore\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Needs Data Centers In Space When They Can Float Offshore?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Offshore data centers might sound like science fiction, but Aikido is making it real off Norway\u2019s coast. Floating beneath a wind turbine solves power, cooling, and even neighborhood complaints, yet the ocean won\u2019t be kind; corrosion and movement are serious challenges. I like that this isn\u2019t flashy hype, but instead, real engineers confronting real problems, and that\u2019s rare these days. If this scales to a 10-megawatt unit in the U.K., we could see a quiet revolution in how data centers work, and I\u2019ll be watching very closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2026\/03\/04\/who-needs-data-centers-in-space-when-they-can-float-offshore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Stories This Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#offshore-datacenter\">Who Needs Data Centers In Space When They Can Float Offshore?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#qualcomm-robot\">Qualcomm CEO Sees Robotics As A Larger Opportunity Within 2 Years<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#russia-mars\">30 Days To Mars? Russia Tests Nuclear-Powered Space Engine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ev-materials\">New Rare-Earth Supply Falls Short Of Rising Global Demand From EVs And Defense<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ai-worker-city\">Texas May Be Building The Nation&#8217;s First AI Worker City In The Woodlands<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#china-robots\">China Robotics Surge Fuels Security Concerns<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#robot-advances\">Why Humanoid Robot Development Is Accelerating<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#moon-base\">Laser-Based 3D Printing Could Build Future Bases On The Moon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ink-recycling\">Upcycled Lignin Becomes A Reusable 3D Printing Ink That Recycles With Water<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#battery-chemistry\">How A 270-year-old Physics Trick Could Supercharge Affordable Battery Technology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#risc-v\">Baochip-1X RISC-V MCU \u2013 The Worlds First Truly Open Source MCU<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardware Business News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"qualcomm-robot\">Qualcomm CEO Sees Robotics As A Larger Opportunity Within 2 Years<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Qualcomm is betting big on robots, and I must say that it\u2019s exciting to see chipmakers look beyond phones. The new Dragonwing processor aims to power everything from industrial arms to humanoids, and Cristiano Amon expects scale within two years. Of course, robots aren\u2019t just about hardware, they need smart AI to move and react, and that\u2019s where the real engineering challenge lies. If they succeed, we could see robotics quietly become a core part of the tech landscape sooner than most expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2026\/03\/03\/qualcomm-ceo-robotics-chips.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"russia-mars\">30 Days To Mars? Russia Tests Nuclear-Powered Space Engine<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Rosatom is developing a nuclear-powered plasma propulsion system that could reduce Mars transit to 30 days. By using a compact nuclear reactor to ionize gas and generate continuous thrust, the engine helps to solve the energy limitations of solar electric propulsion for deep-space travel. While initial tests are ground-based and significant engineering hurdles remain, including reactor miniaturization and space readiness, the approach marks a notable advancement in interplanetary propulsion research. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.infomance.com\/news\/30-days-to-mars-russia-tests-nuclear-powered-space-engine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ev-materials\">New Rare-Earth Supply Falls Short Of Rising Global Demand From EVs And Defense<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A recent report by Bloomberg Intelligence warns that new rare-earth supply this decade won\u2019t keep pace with rising global demand. Growth in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and defense applications is expected to drive annual demand increases of roughly 7% through 2030. While non-Chinese producers in North America and Australia plan to ramp up output with public funding, much of this capacity is already committed. As a result, shortages are likely to persist, giving China continued pricing power despite a gradual reduction in market share. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-03-02\/new-rare-earth-supply-falls-short-of-rising-demand-from-evs-and-defense-bi-says?embedded-checkout=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ai-worker-city\">Texas May Be Building The Nation&#8217;s First AI Worker City In The Woodlands<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Seeing Target Hospitality build a 1,000-plus-bed village for data center workers in The Woodlands really puts the AI boom into perspective. It\u2019s one thing to hear about sprawling server campuses, but it\u2019s another to realize the engineers, technicians, and contractors powering them need a whole community just to live and work efficiently. The modular housing, with dining and recreation included, feels like a small city rising to meet an industrial need. Of course, machines need humans, but its also interesting how AI growth is reshaping not just technology, but the human infrastructure around it, and that Texas is quickly becoming the epicenter of that shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chron.com\/news\/houston-texas\/article\/the-woodlands-beds-data-center-21941376.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardware Engineering News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"china-robots\">China Robotics Surge Fuels Security Concerns<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Unitree Robotics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>China\u2019s rapid progress in humanoid robotics is drawing international attention over potential security implications. Unitree\u2019s G1 robots have advanced from operator-assisted movement to autonomous performances using swarm control and real-time sensors, demonstrating capabilities that extend beyond industrial tasks. Analysts highlight that such technology, while currently applied in factories and entertainment, could inform future military applications. The pace of development underscores both the strategic significance of robotics in China\u2019s technology landscape and the growing need for oversight and safety frameworks as AI-driven machines become more capable and widely deployed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.donga.com\/en\/article\/all\/20260302\/6121432\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"robot-advances\">Why Humanoid Robot Development Is Accelerating<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Humanoid robot development is accelerating as vision-based learning and demonstration-driven training prove far more effective than expected. Physical Intelligence recently completed 11 of 15 tasks from Benjie Holson\u2019s \u201cHumanoid Olympic Games,\u201d including cooking, laundry, and key manipulation, without relying on force sensors. These advances allow robots to perform practical, everyday tasks in human environments, and projections now suggest useful home robots could appear in as little as six years. While reliability and safety remain key challenges, the rapid progress highlights how improvements in AI perception and task generalization are compressing timelines for functional humanoid machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/why-humanoid-robots-are-learning-everyday-tasks-faster-than-expected\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"moon-base\">Laser-Based 3D Printing Could Build Future Bases On The Moon<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Reading about OSU\u2019s laser-based 3D printing for lunar habitats got me thinking about how close we are to actually building on the Moon. Turning regolith into strong, radiation-resistant structures is arguably the only practical approach to self-sufficient bases. I love that the team is experimenting with different feedstocks and surfaces, because it shows how subtle engineering choices can make or break a habitat in extreme conditions. Beyond space, the idea that these methods could improve sustainability on Earth makes it feel like a small step for astronauts, but a big one for engineering everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universetoday.com\/articles\/laser-based-3d-printing-could-build-future-bases-on-the-moon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardware R&amp;D News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ink-recycling\">Upcycled Lignin Becomes A Reusable 3D Printing Ink That Recycles With Water<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Heron<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Researchers at Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon have developed a water-based 3D printing ink composed largely of upcycled lignin that requires no heat curing and can be fully recycled with water. Unlike conventional inks, the material allows printed objects to be reused multiple times without losing performance, offering a potential pathway toward circular additive manufacturing. The ink flows reliably through printer nozzles, solidifies without chemical treatment, and maintains strength after rehydration. This development show how industrial waste streams can be transformed into sustainable materials, supporting the broader adoption of low-energy, recyclable solutions in prototyping and industrial 3D printing applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etmm-online.com\/recyclable-lignin-water-based-3d-printing-ink-a-097b29c2830ee075ef1fd7648c671e4c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"battery-chemistry\">How A 270-year-old Physics Trick Could Supercharge Affordable Battery Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Researchers from IISER Bhopal, IIT Gandhinagar, and partner institutions have leveraged the 270-year-old Leidenfrost effect to create a durable, high-performance cathode for sodium-ion batteries. By forming porous particles through rapid evaporation on superheated surfaces, the team improved ion mobility and conductivity, while small indium substitutions stabilized the crystal structure. The resulting cathode achieves ~359?Wh?kg?\u00b9 and maintains performance over 10,000 cycles, positioning sodium-ion batteries as a cost-effective, scalable alternative for renewable energy storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurekalert.org\/news-releases\/1118190\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open-Source Hardware News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"risc-v\">Baochip-1X RISC-V MCU \u2013 The Worlds First Truly Open Source MCU<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Baochip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Open-source hardware rarely hits the headlines, but the Baochip-1x changes that, and it grabbed my attention immediately because I\u2019ve long followed RISC-V developments. This crowdfunded MCU packs serious power with multiple cores, ReRAM, and built-in security, and its fully open RTL means anyone can inspect or modify it without licensing headaches. While open-source silicon is still niche, projects like this prove it\u2019s achievable, and it makes me optimistic about how transparent design could accelerate innovation across the embedded world, especially for those willing to experiment beyond the usual ARM ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecomponentclub.com\/news\/2026-03-09-baochip-1x-risc-v-mcu-the-worlds-first-truly-open-source-mcu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Offshore data centers might sound like science fiction, but Aikido is making it real off Norway\u2019s coast. Floating beneath a wind turbine solves power, cooling, and even neighborhood complaints, yet the ocean won\u2019t be kind; corrosion and movement are serious challenges. I like that this isn\u2019t flashy hype, but instead, real engineers confronting real problems, and that\u2019s rare these days. If this scales to a 10-megawatt unit in the U.K., we could see a quiet revolution in how data centers work,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":71,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5915,2],"tags":[9647,7472,9666,9660,9648,9675,6066,9677,9646,9658,9650,9680,9155,9656,9644,9670,7314,9674,9661,9665,7821,9425,9654,9668,9678,9672,9655,9659,9643,9651,9642,6705,9671,9667,9653,9645,6206,9649,9657,9673,9679,9681,6014,9652,9664,9629,6597,9663,6096,5962,9662,9676,9669,7591],"class_list":["post-71677","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-engineering-weekly","category-ponoko","tag-10-megawatt-unit","tag-ai-integration","tag-ai-perception","tag-ai-worker-city","tag-aikido","tag-baochip-1x","tag-china","tag-circular-manufacturing","tag-corrosion-challenges","tag-defense-applications","tag-dragonwing-processor","tag-embedded-innovation","tag-engineering-innovation","tag-ev-demand","tag-floating-data-centers","tag-g1-robots","tag-global-supply-chain","tag-high-performance-cathode","tag-human-infrastructure","tag-humanoid-robot-development","tag-humanoid-robots","tag-industrial-robots","tag-interplanetary-propulsion","tag-laser-based-3d-printing","tag-leidenfrost-effect","tag-lunar-habitats","tag-mars-transit","tag-modular-housing","tag-norway","tag-nuclear-powered-space-engine","tag-offshore-data-centers","tag-open-source-hardware-2","tag-osu","tag-physical-intelligence","tag-plasma-propulsion","tag-power-cooling-solutions","tag-qualcomm","tag-quiet-revolution","tag-rare-earth-supply","tag-regolith-construction","tag-reram","tag-risc-v-mcu","tag-robotics","tag-rosatom","tag-security-concerns","tag-sodium-ion-batteries","tag-sustainability","tag-swarm-control","tag-texas","tag-uk","tag-unitree-robotics","tag-upcycled-lignin","tag-water-based-3d-printing-ink","tag-wind-turbines"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Who Needs Data Centers In Space When They Can Float Offshore?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/ponoko\/who-needs-data-centers-in-space-when-they-can-float-offshore\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Who Needs Data Centers In Space When They Can Float Offshore?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Offshore data centers might sound like science fiction, but Aikido is making it real off Norway\u2019s coast. 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