Robots enhance water rescue efforts in China's coastal regions

HAIKOU -- High-tech devices, including robots and drones, recently captured widespread attention for their successful role in rescuing tourists from the water at a popular holiday destination in Hainan province. The devices were joined in rescue efforts by a local branch of the Blue Sky Rescue team, a Chinese civil relief squad composed of surfing instructors, diving enthusiasts, and food delivery workers. Among the equipment was a U-shaped water rescue robot, an intelligent device designed to swiftly reach drowning victims or deliver supplies with high precision. "Lifeboats or jet skis can sustain damage in rough water, while rescuers can experience physical exhaustion or even risk of drowning," said Liu Jiao, a member of the BSR.