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At the recent Appliances & Electronics Expo in Shanghai, it was evident that manufacturers in China are increasingly focused on integrating advanced chips into every product and embedding artificial intelligence across all lines—from automobiles and smartphones to smart homes and robots.
A standout moment during the event was a new world record set by a robot developed by the startup specializing in embodied AI solutions. This robot achieved a Guinness World Record for completing the most submillimeter harness assemblies in a single hour. Harness assembly is a targetted, highly precise industrial process often used in automotive manufacturing and consumer electronics. Over the course of 60 minutes, the robot successfully completed more than 100 assemblies, earning recognition for its speed and accuracy, and the chief scientist from the developer received the official record certification.
A well-known home appliance manufacturer showcased its latest intelligent companion robot at the expo. Best known for their TVs, the company has incorporated AI into large-screen displays, allowing users to converse naturally with their TVs even when not actively watching and with the screen turned off.
“Embodied AI is quickly making its way into everyday homes,” explained the president of the company’s visual technology division. “It’s now being integrated into areas like food, entertainment, health, and companionship, and the industry is at a crucial point of rapid growth and innovation. The development of technology and real-world applications will accelerate significantly.”
Another exhibitor, a producer of electric scooters, displayed a diverse array of products including smart e-bikes and recreational vehicles. The company, which dominates the high-end scooter market in Northern Europe, has gathered nearly 720 million kilometers of user riding data to support the development of AI algorithms.
A manufacturer of smart electric motorcycles launched its new K95C Max model equipped with an AI-powered intelligent driving system. According to the CTO, Yang Chenzhi, the Beijing-based company’s centralized “super brain,” known as the Skymotor system, unifies instrument panels and vehicle control, enabling real-time data exchange and enhanced vehicle intelligence.
An AI hardware company highlighted its broad application potential. The producer utilizes dual-eye stereoscopic vision technology in their robotic vacuum cleaners to improve navigation and obstacle avoidance — mimicking human binocular vision for more effective operation.
Another innovator introduced HomeClaw, an integrated system that links with indoor cameras, air conditioners, robotic vacuums, and lighting. It continuously monitors and analyzes the home environment, automatically activating devices like air conditioning when air quality drops or deploying cleaners when floors are dirty.
The company’s vice president noted that future hardware design will increasingly emphasize AI performance, creating more opportunities for chip manufacturers in China. “The integration of AI software and hardware in China is already quite developed, with a full supply chain from technology and hardware to implementation,” he said.
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