A manned eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) aircraft makes its debut at the 26th High-Tech Fair in Shenzhen, drawing crowds of onlookers. [PARKER ZHENG/CHINA DAILY]
Robotics aimed at transforming everyday experiences, groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence and a deeper integration of education and industry were highlighted at the 26th China High-Tech Fair, which kicked off in Shenzhen, Guangdong province on Nov 12.
More than 4,300 new technologies, products and achievements were released at the fair, which will last until Saturday.
The fair underscores a commitment to developing technologies that not only push the boundaries of innovation but also profoundly improve everyday life, according to Zhang Lin, director of the Shenzhen Science, Technology, and Innovation Bureau.
Among the standout presences at the fair were an exhilarating array of technologies that could be used in robotics or prosthetics, such as high-performance flexible electronic skin and bionic dexterous hands.
The artificial skin, which can bend and stretch like real skin, can sense touch, pressure, temperature, and other external stimuli and convert these sensations into electrical signals. If used in robotics, this technology will make them more responsive and lifelike.
Bionic robotic hands now mimic human movements with precision and flexibility. "This year, interest has shifted from robotic dogs to bipedal robots," noted Lin Zhilong, South China sales director at Hangzhou Yushu Technology. The company showcased its humanoid Unitree G1, priced at 99,000 yuan ($13,699), equipped with 3D lidar for 360-degree awareness and stability, alongside its robotic dog, Unitree Go2.
The fair also highlighted China's integration of education, research, and industry, with Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology unveiling 69 innovations in fields like biomedicine, computing chips, and energy materials. Key breakthroughs included a drug for organ failure and PET biomarkers for early Parkinson's and autism detection.
Source: China Daily
