Levka<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/robots" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>robots</span></a></p><p>"A lifelike robotic Tibetan antelope is now roaming the high-altitude wilderness of Hoh Xil National Nature Reserve in Northwest China’s Qinghai Province.</p><p>Equipped with 5G ultra-low latency networks and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, the bionic robot is being used to collect real-time data on Tibetan antelope populations without disturbing them.</p><p>This is the first time such a robotic antelope has been deployed in the heart of Hoh Xil, which sits more than 15,092 feet (4,600 meters) above sea level.</p><p>The project marks a major milestone for wildlife research and conservation in one of the most challenging environments on Earth.</p><p>The *Xinhua News Agency*, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Hangzhou-based robotics firm DEEP Robotics jointly developed the bionic Tibetan antelope.</p><p>Its appearance closely matches a real Tibetan antelope, with similar fur color and body shape. While it may not move as smoothly or quickly as a live animal, it has successfully blended into the herds.</p><p>This design allows researchers to observe natural behaviors up close without disrupting the animals. The footage and data it collects are more precise and reliable than traditional human observation.</p><p>The Tibetan antelope is a flagship species of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and a key indicator of the region’s ecological health. Its protection is a major priority for conservationists in China.</p><p>Hoh Xil is often called a 'no man’s land' because of its extreme conditions.</p><p>The region has an average altitude above 15,092 feet (4,600 meters), strong winds, and frigid temperatures. Despite this, it is a biodiversity hotspot known as the 'Kingdom of Animals.'</p><p>DEEP Robotics designed the robot to operate in rugged terrain, including steep slopes, muddy wetlands, and rocky ground. It can function up to 1.2 miles away (2 kilometers) from its control point in open areas.</p><p>(. . .)</p><p>The detailed reports generated by the system offer valuable insights for scientific research and long-term conservation strategies.</p><p>In addition to the bionic antelope, other 'mobile sentinels' are also deployed in Hoh Xil. These devices form part of an intelligent management platform to reduce human-wildlife conflicts.</p><p>Qiupei Zhaxi, an official from Sanjiangyuan National Park’s Hoh Xil administration, said using robots and AI has made conservation work more efficient, environmentally friendly, and humane.</p><p>The success of this project could pave the way for more AI-driven wildlife observation tools in remote and difficult habitats worldwide."</p><p><a href="https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/robotic-tibetan-antelope-in-china" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">interestingengineering.com/inn</span><span class="invisible">ovation/robotic-tibetan-antelope-in-china</span></a></p>