At Beijing's National Innovation Center for Digital Fishery, two state-of-the-art robotic fish glide gracefully in a controlled breeding tank. With a sleek metallic finish and innovative design, these AI-powered creations are set to revolutionize fish farming by streamlining labor-intensive processes.
Associate Professor Liu Jincun from China Agricultural University explained, "These are the robotic tuna and robotic dolphin we developed. They represent different swimming characteristics, but their core purpose is the same – to assist in fish farming." His team’s work in underwater bionic robotics aims to reduce the strenuous tasks traditionally faced by fishermen.
Veteran team member Wei Yaoguang, with over 20 years of experience, recalled how divers once spent three to four days inspecting a 400-meter-diameter net cage at sea. "We want to make the work of fishermen less difficult," he noted, highlighting the transformative potential of this technology in cutting inspection times and reducing costs.
This breakthrough, emerging from the Chinese mainland, not only promises enhanced efficiency in aquaculture but also sets an inspiring precedent for young global citizens, tech enthusiasts, and changemakers worldwide. By merging AI precision with bionic robotics, the project champions a sustainable future where technology and tradition work in harmony.
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