China's autonomous 'bionic robot' fish looks just like the real one, perfect for covert military operations — Robocean BG5 could also be used to track poachers

Chinese firm Boyagongdao showcased the BG-5, an autonomous biomimetic robotic fish modeled after an endangered golden arowana capable of self-directed obstacle avoidance and swimming up to 0.6 m/s. While framed for peaceful applications like anti-poaching and marine research, the company's military-civil fusion status and undisclosed hardware specifications underscore its primary utility as a covert underwater surveillance drone.

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