The Fourth Underwater Unmanned Systems Frontier Technology Forum was successfully held at the Zhuhai International Marine on April 25. The forum was hosted by Zhuhai Convention & Exhibition Group Co., Ltd. and Bravolinks Integrated Marketing Co., Ltd., and organized by the Editorial Department of the Journal of Unmanned Undersea Systems of the 705 Research Institute of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited. The event gathered nearly 200 experts and scholars from universities, research institutes, and technology companies. Participants explored frontier technologies, innovative applications, and future trends of underwater unmanned systems under the theme 'Large Model Technology and Underwater Innovation Applications,' injecting new momentum into marine intelligent equipment development.
Cai Weijun, Executive Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Unmanned Undersea Systems and researcher, presided over the forum, while Director Tang Tian, representing the journal’s sponsoring institution, delivered the welcome speech. In the morning, four experts – Professor Yan Jing of Yanshan University, Professor Xie Kun of Hunan University, Zhuo Yuzhang (Ascend Solutions Director of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.), and Researcher Xiang Lu of the 11th Research Institute of the Sixth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation – delivered reports on joint design of detection-transmission-control for underwater network systems, machine learning and AI-based big data collection and analysis, latest trends in large models and industrial application implementation, and Deepseek-based quality assurance innovation practices, fostering in-depth academic exchanges.
In the afternoon, five experts – Associate Professor Qu Juntian of Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Professor Liu Xionghou of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Professor Han Xiao of Harbin Engineering University, Researcher Ma Ling of China Ship Scientific Research Center, and Senior Engineer Yang Jianan of the 705 Research Institute of CSSC – presented reports on soft robotics for underwater intelligent detection, acoustic detection and identification technology for slow-moving underwater small targets, deep-sea channel-adapted underwater acoustic communication technology, parameter identification of horizontal plane dynamic models for deep-submergence rescue vehicles based on voyage data, and high-speed underwater vehicle cooperative control technology under weak connectivity conditions. The forum featured lively discussions, with participants enthusiastically engaging with the experts’ presentations.
Following the forum, attendees visited the Marine Ranch at Zhuhai Marine Group’s Blue Seed Industry Industrial Park (Feisha Village Base) to further inspire exploration and development of marine resources. As one of South China’s largest seawater seed industrial parks, the Blue Seed Industry Industrial Park (Feisha Village Base) houses the province’s largest single seedling cultivation workshop. Covering approximately 212 acres (including 130 acres of aquaculture water surface and 24,000 square meters of indoor workshops), the park features breeding workshops, broodstock conservation ponds, eco-seedling ponds, tailwater treatment ponds, and reservoirs – effectively filling gaps in Zhuhai’s marine fish seed industry. During the tour, representatives from Zhuhai Marine Group’s Haifa Blue Seed Industry led attendees through cultivation and breeding workshops, showcasing how new quality productive forces enable high-quality marine development practices.
The deep integration of underwater unmanned systems and large model technology will reshape technological paradigms for marine resource development, environmental protection, and national defense security. Held alongside the 2025 Zhuhai International Marine Intelligent Technology Exhibition, the forum aims to build an international high-end academic exchange platform, promote academia-industry collaboration, and accelerate technological innovation and industrial transformation. As a vital industry nexus, the forum will continue providing cutting-edge academic support and innovative momentum for technological breakthroughs and industrial upgrading in underwater unmanned systems.