Ready for a deep dive? China's Haiqin, a next-gen deep-sea electric ROV (remotely operated vehicle) built by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, just reached a whopping 4,140m under the waves of the South China Sea! 🌊🤖
This milestone voyage on August 23 marks the first time Haiqin teamed up with Haidou-1, another unmanned submersible, exploring the ocean floor side by side. Think of it as the ultimate underwater squad — like sending two drones into the ocean’s deepest gaming levels! 🎮🕹️
Haiqin is designed to hit 6,000m, surveying uncharted marine canyons, mapping tectonic plates, and spotting mysterious deep-sea creatures. For context, 4,140m is deeper than Mount Everest is tall — a testament to how far tech has come. 📈✨
Why this matters? Beyond epic bragging rights, these ROVs help scientists study marine biodiversity, uncover mineral deposits, and monitor ecosystems — key steps for sustainable ocean stewardship in South and Southeast Asia. 🌱🐠
What’s next? Haiqin’s still got about 2,000m of ‘dive’ left to hit its max depth. If you’re into robotics, marine biology, or just love cool tech, keep an eye on these deep-sea explorers. Who knows, maybe your next internship or research project will take you straight to the ocean’s hidden frontiers! 🌏🔬
Stay tuned for more updates on our journey to the abyss — where the ocean’s ultimate secrets are waiting. 🚀🌐
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
