Insights from CITE2020: Development Directions of Service Robots

As the first comprehensive industry exhibition for the global electronics and information sector post-pandemic, the 8th China Information Technology Expo (CITE2020) was held from August 14 to 16 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. The event, themed "Innovation, Sharing, Open Cooperation," featured exhibitions on smart home scenarios, 5G-enabled smart living, display technologies, vehicle connectivity, robotics, artificial intelligence, big data storage, and other cutting-edge topics. The Robotics Expo, a highlight of CITE2020, showcased the latest trends and practical applications in robotics and artificial intelligence.

The Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics section of CITE2020 brought together numerous companies such as Zhongzhi Weian, BokeSi, Candela, Pudu Technology, and Ruiman Intelligence, demonstrating how their technological products are set to transform our daily lives.

You may have already encountered this adorable delivery assistant in office buildings—Candela’s "Candlelight Delivery Robot."

In addition to the delivery robot, Candela also showcased the "Sunlight Autonomous Vehicle," "Candlelight Waste Transfer Robot," and "Candlelight Disinfection Robot." Candela’s robots feature a unique modular design, enabling multi-functionality across various scenarios, including cleaning, security patrols, disinfection, and food delivery.

As a leading brand in the robotics industry, Zhongzhi Weian exhibited its intelligent temperature-checking gate robot, disinfection spray robot, indoor reception robot, delivery robot, and indoor-outdoor security patrol robot.

Zhongzhi’s disinfection spray robot was demonstrated in action. It is designed for daily disinfection in hospitals, office buildings, factories, and schools. Equipped with an internal disinfection system and hardware, it performs spray disinfection on indoor air and surfaces. The robot can autonomously navigate, charge, and perform efficient, precise disinfection tasks along pre-set routes, with real-time status updates on operations and tasks.