Artificial intelligence (AI) takes center stage at the Light of Internet Expo which opened on Tuesday in Wuzhen Town, Tongxiang City of east China's Zhejiang Province, as part of the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit.
AI is the highlight of this year's Light of Internet Expo as the AI-themed products are showcased through the entire event. To highlight its significance, dedicated AI experience zones and humanoid robot exhibition areas have been set up.
A humanoid robot, the latest product presented by an exhibitor after several upgrades, features advanced mimicry and reinforcement learning capabilities. It can walk, run, and even dance with ease, making it versatile for use in industrial applications and everyday life scenarios.
So far, a total of 665 domestic and international exhibitors have participated in the expo through both online and offline channels, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and the latest applications in fields such as AI algorithms, intelligent connected vehicles, and the low-altitude economy.
During the event, more than 100 launching ceremonies of new products and technologies are scheduled, marking the highest number in the expo's history.
The achievements of smart technology are not only for display at the expo but are also for practical use in Wuzhen this year.
For the first time, a smart police patrol team composed of robotic dogs, unmanned boats, and auto pilot vehicles has been deployed. These devices can climb stairs, navigate rough terrain, and are equipped with various advanced smart systems to efficiently support law enforcement operations.
To handle potential communication surges, Wuzhen has implemented a low-latency 5G-A network across the entire area this year. The network integrates AI and sensing technologies, enabling the launch of numerous new smart application scenarios.
Themed "Embracing a People-centered and AI-for-good Digital Future - Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace," the 2024 WIC Wuzhen Summit will run through Nov 22. A total of 24 sub-forums on topics such as Global Development Initiative, digital economy, and data governance, as well as a series of activities will be held during the summit.
Since 2014, the Wuzhen Summit has been successfully held for ten consecutive years. Currently, the WIC includes about 170 institutions, organizations, companies, and individuals from over 30 countries and regions across six continents as its members.
Artificial intelligence takes center stage at Light of Internet Expo
