These grad students in robotics aren't very smart. Not impressed lol

China has unveiled a bionic robotic fish that swims and maneuvers like a real one—but with a purpose beyond the ecosystem. Developed by researchers at Wuhan University, this AI-powered marvel is now patrolling the Yangtze River to support environmental monitoring and river conservation.

Equipped with cutting-edge sensors and smart obstacle avoidance, the robotic fish collects real-time data on water quality, pollutant levels, and ecological conditions. Unlike static monitoring stations, this mobile unit explores hard-to-reach areas, adapting its route with machine learning.

The aim? To catch pollution early, support biodiversity, and inform government clean-up policies with actionable data.

It’s not just a tech achievement—it’s a glimpse of how AI and robotics can become allies in fighting environmental degradation.

#BionicFish #AIForNature #EcoTech #RiverProtection #ChinaInnovation

China’s Non-Binary AI Chips Could Revolutionize Smart Tech and Aviation
China has begun mass production of non-binary AI chips — processors that go beyond traditional 1s and 0s to compute using probabilistic states. These chips don’t follow the rigid logic of binary systems; instead, they mimic how the human brain evaluates uncertainty, making them ideal for fields like autonomous flight, robotics, and edge AI.

Developed with applications in aviation, smart factories, and adaptive systems, the chips could enable machines to make better decisions in unpredictable environments — a major leap over conventional AI accelerators.

While still in early stages globally, China's rapid investment in non-binary logic and probabilistic computing suggests it’s betting big on a future where machines reason with nuance — not just speed.

#AIChips #NonBinaryComputing #ChinaTech #SmartManufacturing #NextGenAI

Firefighting just got a futuristic upgrade.
China’s new robotic dogs, developed by Unitree Robotics, are built to go where humans can’t—charging into blazing heat, toxic smoke, and dangerous terrain.

Equipped with 60-meter water cannons, long-range thermal vision, and real-time video feeds, these four-legged machines can climb stairs, maneuver tight corridors, and operate for extended missions. Already field-tested in cities like Qingdao, they're poised to become the next-gen firefighters we never knew we needed.

The fire brigade of the future has four legs and zero fear.
See them in action —

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In 2022, engineers at Northwestern University developed the world’s smallest remote-controlled walking robot—a crab-shaped microbot measuring just 0.5 millimeters (about 0.02 inches).

The robot is made from shape-memory alloy (nitinol) and can walk, twist, bend, and jump by using a scanned laser beam.

This laser locally heats its legs, causing them to bend and move without any onboard electronics or batteries.

Inspired by pop-up book engineering, the crab robot is manufactured flat and springs into 3D shape.

It's controlled externally and walks at a speed of about half its body length per second.

The innovation represents a breakthrough in micro-robotics, with potential applications in minimally invasive surgeries, targeted drug delivery, and microscale industrial repairs.

It was published in Science Robotics, showcasing a future where ultra-small robots may assist in precise medical and mechanical tasks.