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China’s "Flying Lifebuoy" Can Reach Drowning Victims by Itself China has unveiled an AI-powered “flying lifebuoy” that can autonomously fly toward people in distress and provide immediate flotation. The rescue robot was demonstrated during a water-rescue drill in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, where it automatically returned after the operation. Unlike conventional rescue drones that simply drop a flotation device, this system lands on the water and remains buoyant while the victim holds onto it. Its autonomous navigation allows rescuers to send flotation support quickly without immediately putting a human rescuer in the water. The technology is part of Hangzhou’s broader move toward drone-based and AI-assisted emergency response, with drones already being used for water patrols, rescue equipment delivery and emergency monitoring. Such systems can provide crucial early flotation while professional rescuers travel to the scene, potentially reducing response time in dangerous waters. Sources: China Science CGTN