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China unveils BG-5 ‘Golden Dragon Fish’ robot for underwater surveillance

China also previously developed a biomimetic ROBO-SHARK in cooperation with a military unitChina in a recent breakthrough unveiled a first-of-its-kind BG-5 Golden Dragon Fish at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing’s Shougang Park.Modelled after the golden arowana, the robotic…

China unveils BG-5 ‘Golden Dragon Fish’ robot for underwater surveillance
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China also previously developed a biomimetic ROBO-SHARK in cooperation with a military unitChina in a recent breakthrough unveiled a first-of-its-kind BG-5 Golden Dragon Fish at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing’s Shougang Park.Modelled after the golden arowana, the robotic…

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It is also equipped with onboard sensors to detect obstacles and automatically change course without relying on pre-programmed routes.Other features include path planning, task allocation, and formation control, allowing multiple robots to coordinate and cover large areas together.

Speaking about operational utility, it is ideal for narrow, shallow and changing underwater environments where large vehicles and human operators can’t reach.Boyagongdao has also previously developed a biomimetic ROBO-SHARK in cooperation with a military unit.The post took the internet by storm as some praised China’s growing capabilities.

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Others voiced concern regarding its misuse in surveillance and spying potential.One user wrote, “The robot bird conspiracy crowd got vindicated and now they've moved to the ocean before anyone finished laughing.”Another user voiced concerns, “China will turn anything that moves into a spying machine—Chinese cars, Chinese products, and now even fish.

China wants to control all of us.

China is a real threat to the freedom of every person on the planet.”“China is the pinnacle of technology,” the third one said.

China unveils BG-5 ‘Golden Dragon Fish’ robot for underwater surveillance September 15, 2026.

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