“Robot Tibetan Antelope” Ventures Deep into Hoh Xil: Zero-Distance Guardianship of Herd Migration

Published:14 August 2025

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Hoh Xil is a vast, harsh and pure land located in the heart of the Qinghai/Tibet Plateau. It is a natural refuge for rare animals, such as Tibetan antelopes, due to its high altitude, thin air and extreme climate. Every year, from May to August female Tibetan antelopes gather in Hoh Xil, near Zhuonai Lake, to give birth. They then return to their habitats. This is hailed “one of the most spectacular migrations of ungulates in the world.” However Tibetan antelopes have a natural alertness that makes it difficult for humans observe their natural behavior up close. This poses a huge challenge to scientific research and conservation. The development of embodied intelligent is expected to be a turning point in this predicament. A quadruped robot that resembles a Tibetan antelope, called the “Robot Tibetan Antelope”arrived at Zhuonai Lake recently. It moves steadily between the herds and migrates alongside them. This “Robot Tibetan Antelope” overcomes the traditional distance limit for humans to observe wild animals. It provides more accurate and reliable images for Tibetan antelope research through zero-interference photography, thereby protecting Tibetan antelopes as well as Hoh Xil. Reporters learned that “Robot Tibetan Antelope” utilizes the Jueying X30 quadruped robotic system and communication control solutions from Hangzhou DEEP Robotics Technology. The Suzhou Bailuming team produced the simulated animal look. The “Robot Tibetan Antelope” developed DEEP Robotics Technology uses artificial intelligence training and learning to traverse complex terrains like snowfields and mountains. It can also navigate swamps, rivers, and deserts. In the open areas in Hoh Xil its control distance can be as high as 2 kilometers. This effectively avoids disturbances of Tibetan antelopes due to vehicles and personnel. The long-term patrolling in Hoh Xil is also arduous. Rangers often risk their lives to protect the pure land. Qiupa Tashi of the Law Enforcement Supervision Section, Hoh Xil Administration Office, under the Sanjiangyuan National Park Administration said that China’s hardcore technology, such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and conservation work, will provide technological momentum to Hoh Xil.

source:huanqiu.com