Chinese archaeologists set for hi-tech excavations with AI and deep-sea robots

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China’s upcoming five-year archaeology plan proposes using AI, deep-sea robots, remote sensing, and ancient DNA analysis in excavations and research. It also aims to support virtual restoration of artifacts and strengthen China’s cultural soft power.

Chinese archaeologists are set for a hi-tech turn, with the latest five-year blueprint aiming to deploy AI and deep-sea robots to trace Chinese history, decipher the origins of East Asian humans and expand the country’s cultural soft power. Scientists will develop technologies such as remote sensing, ancient DNA analysis, underwater archaeology robots and artificial intelligence (AI) models for virtual restoration of excavated artefacts, according to the 15th five-year work plan for...