ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 14 -- United States Patent no. 12,678,954, issued on July 14, was assigned to General Cybernation Group Inc. (Rancho Cordova, Calif.).

"Robotic dolphins and sharks and fish-like robots with embodied artificial intelligence" was invented by George Shu-Xing Cheng (Folsom, Calif.) and Manuel Martinez (North Highlands, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A robotic dolphin and shark empowered by generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI) are disclosed, capable of autonomously performing essential tasks such as marine research, environmental monitoring, and underwater inspections. The robotic dolphin's lifelike design includes a head with snout, eyes, mouth, blowhole, body,...