A Shenyang-based company has achieved a significant breakthrough by merging space technology with marine innovation, creating the first intelligent robotic whale shark. This development was carried out by Shenyang Aerospace Xinguang Group, part of the Third Academy of China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation Limited, and marks an achievement in underwater robotics.
Technology that mimics movements of a real whale shark
The robotic whale shark, a nearly five-meter-long, 350-kilogram bionic marvel, mimics the natural movements of a real whale shark with impressive precision. Equipped with seven powered joints, this robotic robot can swim, spin, float, dive and even move its mouth, all controlled by advanced computer and communication technologies.
This is the largest bionic fish we have developed so far. Each joint of the whale shark requires precise coordination between computation, communication and sensing.
Gao Chao, lead designer of the project, explained.
How does the robotic whale shark work?
The robotic whale shark offers advanced functionalities such as wireless remote control, programmed swimming and multi-jointed bionic propulsion. Its ability to reach speeds of up to 0.7 meters per second and dive to depths of 20 meters makes it a versatile tool for multiple applications, from water quality monitoring to underwater underwater mapping and specialized missions.
World’s first intelligent robotic whale shark explores the modern marine sector. Source: CCTV Video News Agency via YouTube
Equipped with optical cameras, sensors and BeiDou positioning systems, this robot is designed to operate in complex underwater environments.positioning systems, this robot is designed to operate in complex underwater environments, overcoming the obstacles typical of underwater robots. traditional propeller-driven propeller-driven underwater robots. Its enclosed design also minimizes the risks of water contamination and damage to marine life.
The success of this robotic whale shark has led the company to expand its line of bionic products to include finless porpoises, killer whales and Yangtze dolphins. As humankind moves further into the exploration of the oceans exploration of the oceansas humanity moves further into ocean exploration, bionic robots such as this one are destined to play a crucial role in scientific research and marine operations.
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