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Humanoid robots show diversified applicable scenarios at World Robot Conference 2024

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Humanoid robots show diversified applicable scenarios at World Robot Conference 2024

2024-08-23 17:21 Last Updated At:20:27

Humanoid robots are showcasing intriguing wizardry at the ongoing World Robot Conference 2024 (WRC) in Beijing as they have made stunning outperformance in multiple applicable scenarios from cooking to instrument performance.

At an exhibition area of the 2024 WRC, a unique football match captures people's attention. Attendees gather here to applaud and cheer for the robot-players.

"It's different with the football matches we normally see, matches played by humans are more intense. I hope the robot players can run faster and become smarter in the future," said a boy at the exhibition area. Robots can applicate what they learn from virtual environment into the real world. The football matches could test and optimize algorithms empowering robots so that they would get more autonomous and coordinated while performing tasks, according to the exhibitor.

At other exhibition areas, humanoid robots continue to amaze people as they are seen making burgers with advanced bionic robot arms, practicing Chinese calligraphy, exercising martial arts and playing Yangqin, a traditional Chinese instrument.

"Those robots are capable of doing a lot of work, from cooking to chores, and their edge lies at being able to quickly learn and command human capabilities. For example, learning how to play the instrument Yangqin from a teacher, a robot can reach level 10 just in a couple of hours," said Lai Jie, founder of the Chinese tech company Astribot.

There are also bionic humanoid robots that look, act and talk more like human at the venue. Their human-like appearances and stunning capacities of fast learning and interaction attracts attendees.

"The robot can comprehend what is happening through its own observation, and then generate contents and behaviors based on our requests. In the future, it will be a customer-oriented smart product catering to personal needs, such as house-keeping, babysitting and tutoring," said Li Boyang, CEO of EXrobots, a Dalian-based Chinese tech company.

The 2024 WRC opened in Beijing on Wednesday, bringing together hundreds of industry professionals and highlighting a number of cutting-edge developments in the fast-evolving robotics industry.

According to the organizer, 169 global companies, including ABB, Tesla, Kuka and SMC, are presenting their 600-plus knockout exhibits throughout the five-day event.

Humanoid robots show diversified applicable scenarios at World Robot Conference 2024

Humanoid robots show diversified applicable scenarios at World Robot Conference 2024

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Hit animated film Ne Zha 2 drives massive merchandise sales

2025-02-11 22:39 Last Updated At:23:07

Merchandise for the Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 is in high demand, with collector items selling at "unprecedented" rates following its blockbuster release.

In Shanghai, fans of the movie have packed into toy stores to buy collector figurines that come in "blind boxes". The items have sold out quickly, but that has not stopped customers from waiting for stocks to replenish.

"The pre-sale has already started, so I came here especially to queue for the pre-sale registration. I'd be willing to wait even if it takes two to three months to get the products. I love to buy the blind boxes because the movie is quite good and I have a hobby of collection," said a consumer.

According to salespeople, one of the most popular Ne Zha 2 items are collector cards.

"Yesterday, we just replenished seven boxes of 'Ne Zha 2' cards. By now, we've sold around four boxes. This is quite unprecedented, as 'Ne Zha 2' is, so far, the only IP (intellectual property) that has sold for four boxes of cards in one day," said Lin, a staff member at a collectible card store.

Meanwhile, online shoppers have also been eager to purchase publications, stuffed toys and even snacks related to the film.

"Our e-commerce platform has set up a special section for 'Ne Zha 2' merchandise. In the first 10 days since the movie's release, its co-branded products have sold for over 12 million yuan (about 1.64 million U.S. dollars), with the sales of its figurines and blind boxes growing by nearly 50 times. The sales volume of its three co-branded dairy products has also surpassed five million yuan since its screening," said Jaidar Tabus, a staff member of the purchase and sales department with an e-commerce platform.

Ne Zha 2's success suggests that the Chinese market still contains untapped potential for capitalizing on future hits, with industry insiders pointing out that merchandising may comprise up to 70 percent of the total revenue.

Hit animated film Ne Zha 2 drives massive merchandise sales

Hit animated film Ne Zha 2 drives massive merchandise sales

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