Calay News
The Hangzhou Asian Games, which recently began in eastern China, have become a showcase for Chinese technological innovation. Despite having been postponed for a year due to the pandemic, the sporting event has arrived with a great exhibition of robots and other advanced technologies.
In these games, which involve the participation of more than 12,000 athletes from 45 countries and territories in Asia and the Middle East, robots can be seen performing various tasks. Some of them are in charge of hunting mosquitoes using body temperature and human respiration sensors to attract the insects. Other robots, shaped like dogs, walk around the place, some performing acrobatics and dancing, while a yellow android surprises by playing the piano.
In addition to entertainment robots, autonomous minibusses transport visitors between neighboring cities, and athletes can take on robots in ping-pong games. Even the press center has a robot receptionist that serves customers and offers banking services.
Hangzhou, a major technology city, is home to China’s leading technology companies and has been an epicenter of innovation. The city is determined to close the gap with its American and Japanese competitors in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence.
The use of robots in various industries, such as gastronomy and construction, is also on the rise. Vending machines steam dishes and serve food at the ideal temperature, even collecting information about customer preferences.
Despite concerns about the impact of technology on human employment, many believe that robots will be tools that help people rather than completely replace them. The technology showcase at the Hangzhou Asian Games shows how China is advancing the field of robotics and AI, with applications ranging from entertainment to industry and daily life.
