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Chinese Scientists Unveil First AI-Powered Lifeguard Robot

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Chinese scientists have developed the first AI-powered robot lifeguard, capable of operating without human assistance. It has been tested and will be permanently stationed at a riverside site in Luohe city, Henan province. Utilizing artificial intelligence, big data, and advanced tracking technologies, the robot operates around the clock. It employs an algorithm to detect drowning individuals and features a life-saving buoy and rescue arm for pulling people from the water if they cannot hold its sides. Since drowning is swift and silent, with a critical five-minute window for rescue, the robot's rapid response could be life-saving. Designed for specific water areas, the robot relies on a network of 100 optical and thermal imaging cameras to monitor the site continuously. The camera footage is sent to a server that uses an algorithm to identify individuals in distress, triggering the robot's deployment for rescue operations.

Chinese scientists have created the first AI-driven robot lifeguard, capable of functioning without human intervention. This innovation has been tested at a riverside location in Luohe city, Henan province, and will be stationed there permanently. Developed by a team from the Hefei Institute of Physical Sciences, linked to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the robot employs artificial intelligence, big data, and navigation and tracking technologies to operate continuously without human oversight. Equipped with an algorithm, a life-saving buoy, and a rescue arm, the lifeguard robot can identify drowning individuals and pull them out of the water if they cannot grasp its sides. Drowning is swift and often silent, with a critical rescue window of five minutes or less.

The robot, capable of reaching a victim faster than a human, could be crucial in saving lives. Configured to function within a specific stretch of water, the robot relies on a network of 100 optical and thermal imaging cameras for round-the-clock monitoring. The footage is analyzed by a server using an algorithm to detect distress, triggering the lifeguard's deployment when necessary.


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