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2024年8月16日

海军新闻 海军2024

 

According to information published by 奇思妙想生活家 on August 14, 2024, Chinese engineers have created the world’s first intelligent robotic whale shark, utilizing space technology. This machine, measuring 5 meters in length, has been developed using advanced space technology combined with marine robotics.

根据奇思妙想生活家2024年8月14日发布的信息，中国工程师利用空间技术创造了世界上第一个智能鲸鲨机器人。这台机器长5米，是利用先进的空间技术和海洋机器人技术开发的。

 

Chinese robotic whale shark. (Picture source: 奇思妙想生活家)

中国机器鲸鲨。（图片来源：奇思妙想生活家)

 

Designed to replicate the physical attributes and movements of a real whale shark, this robotic version can float, swim, dive, and even perform mouth movements with high accuracy. The robot weighs approximately 771 pounds (350 kilograms) and features seven drive joints, controlled by complex computing, communication, and sensing technologies.

这款机器人版本旨在复制真实鲸鲨的物理属性和动作，可以漂浮、游泳、潜水，甚至可以高精度地进行嘴部运动。该机器人重约771磅（350公斤），具有七个驱动关节，由复杂的计算、通信和传感技术控制。

 

The robotic shark is equipped with capabilities such as wireless remote control, programmable swimming patterns, and multi-joint bionic propulsion. It can reach a maximum speed of 0.7 meters per second and dive to depths of 20 meters. Its onboard systems include optical cameras, sensors, sonar, and Beidou positioning, enabling it to conduct tasks like water quality monitoring, underwater mapping, and potentially, military operations.

机器人鲨鱼配备了无线遥控、可编程游泳模式和多关节仿生推进等功能。它的最高速度可达每秒0.7米，潜水深度可达20米。其机载系统包括光学相机、传感器、声纳和北斗定位，使其能够执行水质监测、水下测绘等任务，并可能执行军事行动。

 

Deputy Director of the Underwater Propulsion Technology Research Office, highlighted the challenges in integrating sensor data to create a responsive system for the robot. This involved processing large amounts of data from various sensors to ensure precise navigation and obstacle avoidance.

水下推进技术研究办公室副主任强调了整合传感器数据以创建机器人响应系统的挑战。这涉及处理来自各种传感器的大量数据，以确保精确的导航和避障。

 

The robotic whale shark employs a propulsion system designed to reduce environmental impact compared to traditional underwater robots, which typically use propellers. Its enclosed and streamlined design minimizes the risk of entanglement with underwater obstacles.

与通常使用螺旋桨的传统水下机器人相比，鲸鲨机器人采用了一种推进系统，旨在减少对环境的影响。其封闭和流线型设计最大限度地降低了与水下障碍物纠缠的风险。

 

Following the whale shark’s development, Shenyang Aerospace Xinguang Group has expanded its range of bionic marine robots, including models based on other aquatic species.

随着鲸鲨的发展，沈阳航天新光集团扩大了其仿生海洋机器人的范围，包括基于其他水生物种的模型。