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Tainan deploys remote-controlled robots for flood control pond maintenance

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tainan City is implementing technological flood control measures by introducing remote-controlled robots for grass cutting at the Rende detention pond.
  • The robots aim to reduce risks for frontline workers, improve industrial safety, and enhance public maintenance services with AI.
  • This initiative is part of Tainan's broader strategy to integrate technology into city management for a more efficient and intelligent urban environment.

Tainan City is deploying remote-controlled robots to manage vegetation at the Rende detention pond, a key facility for flood control along the Sanye River. This technological upgrade aims to enhance safety and efficiency in public maintenance.

The city government is introducing remote-controlled robots for grass cutting operations at the Rende detention pond, with a field demonstration.

— Tainan City GovernmentDescribing the new initiative at the Rende detention pond.

The Rende detention pond, covering 23.84 hectares with a storage capacity of 525,300 cubic meters, works in conjunction with river improvements and bridge renovations to significantly reduce flood risks in the area. Mayor Huang Wei-che personally operated a hybrid electric tracked mower during a demonstration, highlighting the city's commitment to "smart governance."

Huang explained that traditional manual grass cutting during the flood season is inefficient and carries risks. Introducing robotic solutions addresses labor shortages and improves worker safety by allowing tasks to be completed from a safe distance. This also mitigates risks from slips, venomous snakes, and insect bites, while lowering labor costs and improving maintenance quality.

The introduction of smart machines into public facility maintenance helps alleviate grassroots labor shortages and improves operational safety.

— Huang Wei-cheMayor of Tainan, explaining the benefits of robotic maintenance.

The demonstrated mower features a high-mobility tracked chassis suitable for complex terrains like pond slopes and riverbanks. It offers remote operation up to 100 meters and adjustable cutting heights from 4 to 20 centimeters, with a 90-centimeter cutting width for high efficiency. The city plans to evaluate expanding this technology to large parks, river green belts, and other water infrastructure maintenance if the Rende pond demonstration proves successful, moving towards a safer, more efficient, and sustainable smart city.

Introducing remote-controlled grass-cutting robots allows tasks to be completed smoothly from a safe distance, driving work efficiency through technology.

— Huang Wei-cheMayor of Tainan, detailing the advantages of the robotic system.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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