Kuala Lumpur, June 20 -- Several towns in Malaysia's Pahang state have begun adopting a solar-powered robot named AquaRover to modernise traditional aquaculture practices.
Developed by a research team led by Dr. Archina Buthiyappan from the University of Malaya (UM), the initiative aims to integrate technology with sustainability in response to growing challenges in the fish farming sector.
AquaRover is designed to help farmers monitor water quality, automate surface cleaning, and reduce dependence on manual labor. Equipped with high-precision sensors, the robot can track key parameters such as pH levels, temperature, and ammonia concentration, transmitting real-time data to support disease prevention and optimize feeding schedules.
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