Reference News Network September 2 report, according to the Kyodo News website August 31 report, China is accelerating the commercialization of humanoid robots, with the goal of reaching world-leading levels in related comprehensive strength by 2027. Hangzhou's Unitree Technology is seen as one of the companies that may achieve this strategy and has received support from local governments and other institutions.

The report states that data from the Gao Gong Robot Industry Research Institute shows that in 2024, Unitree's robot dogs had annual sales of 23,700 units, accounting for 70% of the global market; in the field of humanoid robots, Unitree achieved a delivery volume of over 1,500 units in 2024.

"Do you like Hangzhou?" When the new smart glasses Rokid Glasses heard someone speak this sentence in Chinese, it could immediately display the corresponding Japanese translation. This is the ambition of Hangzhou Lingban Technology, an augmented reality (AR) equipment manufacturer, to free people from smartphones.

This pair of glasses weighs 49 grams and looks and feels similar to ordinary glasses. In addition to being able to make calls and watch videos, it also has AI-based simultaneous interpretation and object recognition functions. Since its launch, the product has received a large number of orders from both domestic and international markets.

The report states that the founder of Lingban Technology, Zhu Mingming, once worked at Alibaba, and later was inspired by Google Glass to establish the company.

The report states that as a pioneer in China's internet industry, Alibaba was also born in Hangzhou. In recent years, besides DeepSeek and Unitree Technology, many vibrant startups have emerged in Hangzhou.

Against the backdrop of the rise of China's high-tech industry, many talents are flocking to Hangzhou, a technological innovation stage comparable to Silicon Valley. The strong support from the local government has also attracted many young talents.

The report states that this year, an exoskeleton robot that assists human movement has been introduced into some scenic spots in China, allowing elderly people with weak leg muscles to enjoy sightseeing and mountain climbing. "It can help people with weak physical strength or those who have lost their ability to move due to accidents," Zhang Jiyu, co-founder of Chengtian Technology, emphasized the significance of developing this product at the company's headquarters in Hangzhou.

Chengtian Technology's wearable products enhance human mobility and reduce fatigue through AI technology. Its main products target rehabilitation, care, and industrial fields, as well as scenarios such as hiking and walking. Zhang Jiyu said the company's goal is to make robots wearable like clothes, "so they can be integrated into daily life."

The report states that the company also plans to bring its products to Mount Fuji in Japan. As the competition between the US and China becomes more intense, Chinese high-tech companies are beginning to turn their attention to the Japanese market.

The report states that for high-tech enterprises, the Japanese market is attractive, as the country faces challenges such as a declining birth rate and aging population, and consumers also show a strong interest in cutting-edge technology.

Li Zhihui, an expert from the Nomura Research Institute, pointed out: "The United States and China are leading in the digital field. It is meaningless for Japanese companies to see China as a competitor. Instead, they should think about how to leverage China's high-tech capabilities and talents."

The report states that if China enhances its competitiveness by leveraging its manufacturing advantages, it will be in a favorable position within the free trade system. In the near future, it is expected that high-tech products from the US and China will compete more fiercely in overseas markets including Japan. (Translated by Liu Lin)

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