Get to know robot fish, the world’s newest military espionage

JAKARTA – Military technology is developing rapidly. Even now, robot fish are providing underwater intelligence. The development of armed conflict has led a number of technology manufacturers to offer sophisticated and innovative devices. One of the devices is a robot fish which functions as an underwater espionage tool.

Essanews reported, Wednesday (29/5/2024) that the appearance of artificial fish is very similar to real fish. Even anglers will have difficulty telling the difference.

The appearance of this robot fish has brightened up the military equipment market. By the end of December 2023, scientists reported that there were currently 183 armed conflicts in the world. Only some of them receive attention from international media, such as Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the conflict in Gaza, and clashes in Sudan.

War actors still apply old warfare methods and some have switched to modern technology, such as drones. The military equipment market continues to grow to meet the needs of the largest consumers, namely governments and terrorist organizations.

During the Military Equipment Exhibition in Beijing, some time ago Boya Gongdao presented his new invention – the spy robot fish. This metal device looks very similar to the freshwater fish of the species Silver Arowana or osteoglossum bicirrhosum. Based on the origin of the original fish, this fish robot will be used in rivers and lakes.

Fish robot it is equipped with a variety of sensors and global visual control technology. The battery allows 6 – 8 hours of operation. Makers of the robot fish emphasize that its realistic appearance would be ideal for marine biology research and education. Instead, the military highlighted its potential for espionage.

How to Identify Robot Fish?

An experienced angler or aquarist will pay attention to the movement of the fish. When turning, the robot fish’s body shows its constituent segments clearly. However, if the robot is in a natural environment, namely a river or lake where the water is not as clear as a pond, the difference is practically invisible.

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