In June, Chengdu officially launched the first batch of smart robot real-world validation activities, where AI technology not only “comes out of the lab and onto the streets” but also begins to deeply integrate into various public service scenarios such as transportation, education, and cultural tourism.
This initiative is led by the Chengdu municipal government, in collaboration with 10 leading domestic AI and robotics companies, focusing on the five key areas of traffic command, smart education, cultural tourism services, public security patrols, and safety guidance, creating a truly visible, usable, and effective future urban testing ground.
๐ฆพ AI in Real-World Scenarios: You May Have Already Encountered These Scenes!
Several key highlights of this real-world validation activity have already been implemented in core areas of multiple cities:
๐ง Education Scenario: “Xiao Zha” Robot Guards the School Route
At the entrance of Paotong Tree Primary School, a “wheeled robot Xiao Zha” resembling a futuristic warrior is on duty. It integrates visual recognition, route planning, and voice interaction technologies to provide children with safe guidance, traffic reminders, and parent information broadcasts. This not only enhances the safety of students commuting to and from school but also serves as a “living textbook” for technology education on campus.
๐ Cultural Tourism Scenario: AI Helps You Explore Chengdu
On Jinli Pedestrian Street, smart glasses have become a new favorite among domestic and foreign tourists. When worn, the system can automatically recognize the shops, exhibitions, or signs you see and translate them into multiple languages in real-time, facilitating seamless communication across languages and becoming a new generation of “tour guide tools”.
At the Wuhou Shrine Scenic Area, even more advanced technology is on display: a “digital Zhuge Liang” is conversing with visitors through holographic projection technology, not only explaining history but also interacting adaptively based on visitor questions, truly presenting “thousands of years of wisdom before your eyes”.
๐ค This is Not Just a “Show of Technology” but an Upgrade of Urban AI Strategy
The real-world validation in Chengdu is not merely a showcase of robots but aims to deeply embed AI into various scenarios of urban governance, public services, and cultural life:
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๐ฃ Traffic Command: AI identifies road congestion, with robots assisting in law enforcement
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๐ Smart Education: Humanoid robots assist in classroom teaching and safety management
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๐ Cultural Tourism Services: Augmented reality + holographic images empower scenic area explanations
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๐ฎ Public Security Patrols: AI patrol robots enhance community security
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๐งญ Safety Guidance: Embodied intelligent robots provide precise guidance and emergency support
๐ก The Signal Released by Chengdu: AI is Not the Future, It is the Present!
Chengdu is building a nationally leading “AI city practice field” to validate the comprehensive application effects of multimodal large models, embodied intelligence, and edge computing technologies in real-world scenarios through smart robots.
Through such activities, Chengdu also hopes to accelerate the formation of an integrated innovation ecosystem of government, industry, academia, research, and application, attracting more leading artificial intelligence companies to settle in and accelerating the transformation from “AI highlights” to “AI productivity”.
๐ In Summary:
โ First city-level smart robot real-world validation โ 10 companies, comprehensive coverage of 5 public service areas โ From primary school entrances to historical scenic spots, AI is becoming accessible โ Chengdu is becoming a new paradigm of AI cities in China
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