Latest consumer tech takes center stage

BEIJING, 17 April (BelTA - China Daily) - From artificial intelligence eyewear to AI robots, Chinese and international companies are showcasing their cutting-edge products at the ongoing sixth China International Consumer Products Expo, transforming the Hainan exhibition center into a living laboratory of future daily life.

The lightweight AI glasses developed by Rokid are a popular item. Weighing just 49 grams, they can take photos, provide real-time navigation, translate foreign languages and make mobile payments - all without touching a smartphone.

At another booth, a home decoration AI robot from Chinese company Manycore Tech Inc listens to a spoken request - "Design a Nordic style for my living room" - and produces a complete renovation plan on screen within seconds.

Then there is the world's first AI "five-sense" wellness chair from Singapore's OSIM. Attendees line up to try it as the device engages their touch, sight, hearing, smell and even taste for a full-body relaxation experience powered by AI.

Not far away, the fifth-generation "Xiao Bao" smart companion robot for senior care is on show. Luo Yuenan, a maintenance engineer for developer Fubao Robot, said Xiao Bao monitors blood pressure, blood sugar, body temperature and heart rate - all while offering medication reminders, AI-powered medical consultations, smart home control and even connection to online hospital services. "Seniors can consult doctors and receive delivery of medicines without leaving their homes," Luo said.

The expo, which runs through Saturday, is the first major international event since island-wide special customs operations were launched in Hainan late last year. It has attracted more than 3,400 brands from over 60 countries and regions, with international exhibits accounting for two-thirds of the total - a 20 percent increase from the previous edition.

William Huang, managing partner of EY China South, said the expo's platform value and the opportunities in China's market are the core drivers that attract exhibitors.

"Over the past six years, we have seen the scale of the expo continue to expand, and consumption scenarios become richer and smarter. Connected vehicles, smart home devices, AI glasses and intelligent robots are making a strong showing this year," Huang said.

"Market attention has shifted from early policy inquiries to long-term development plans, such as how to establish industrial chains in Hainan," he added.

More than 200 new products have been launched at this year's expo - double the number from last year.

With a growing number of international brands and buyers gathering in Hainan, the expo is evolving from a display platform into a hub for trade and investment, further demonstrating China's firm commitment to expanding high-level opening-up, and serving as a bridge connecting China with the world, experts said.