A Chinese robotics firm created an autonomous robot that gathers marine intelligence by mimicking the natural movement of sea creatures. Roboocean developed the BG 5 Golden Dragon Fish to perform monitoring missions while remaining undetected. The device begins swimming naturally almost immediately after placement in a water tank, utilizing a design that blends in with live species to avoid discovery.

The prototype highlights China's acceleration into AI powered robotics and unmanned systems. Specific operational capabilities of the BG 5, including the presence of onboard cameras, remain unclear from current reports. The system enables the autonomous collection of data during underwater surveillance missions.