Countries continuously strengthen their army and prepare their military sectors for any clashes or conflicts. They spend millions of dollars on their defense systems to be robust and impenetrable. China is one of these countries bringing novel, innovative weaponry to emphasize dominance over their potential rivals.
Earlier this month, China’s navy announced its new “Robo-Shark,” a military marine drone capable of operating at high speeds with a low sound for exploration and anti-submarine warfare.
Now, China unveils a new underwater drone named “Robo-fish.” The drone is an exact imitation of the Arowana fish. At first glance, one would think it’s a real one. The drone was presented at the Beijing Military Expo on June 5.
The fish, created by the Boya Gongdao company, was placed in a giant transparent tank. Onlookers thought it was a real Arowana fish because it swam in the water and would hold its head up when there were barriers, then continued to swim again. The creators carefully studied the movement of the actual fish so that they could apply it to the robot.
The company plans to sell Robo-fish to aquariums at home and abroad, hoping to save endangered fish by reducing marine life investments. On top of protecting marine creatures by keeping them in the ocean where they belong, aquariums can use the robot fish to interact with tourists. Besides, it also adds an exciting element of science and technology to the fish tank.
Robo-fish has several features that involve highly efficient sensors and receptors. In addition, it has a global vision control technology and a battery that lasts around 6-8 hours per charge, making it ideal for surveillance. This creation has paved the way for underwater spies and surveillance devices that can keep an eye on any movement of foreign bodies in the water and the developments of the rival party. Not all aquatic surveillance serves military purposes. Researchers at Cal State Long Beach recently launched a shark surveillance robot that uses acoustic sensors, eDNA sampling, and aerial drones to help lifeguards protect swimmers at California beaches.
