Cutting-edge AI innovations shine at CIFTIS 2024

From smart healthcare to intelligent cultural tourism and digital education, exhibitors at the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) have leveraged cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to introduce a range of practical, engaging and people-focused products and services.

AI for medical services

AI technologies were utilized widely in products on display across various sectors at this year's CIFTIS.

Notably, an AI-driven orthopedic surgical robot made its debut at the fair. The advanced robot can create 3D models, formulate surgical plans and perform precise procedures. 

Developed by a Beijing-based healthcare company, the robot can generate personalized surgical plans in less than 10 minutes, enhancing surgical efficiency and minimizing errors.

The company aims to expand the robot's reach into international markets, leveraging opportunities at the fair to connect with global exhibitors.

Meanwhile, intelligent surgical equipment was on display, including a joint replacement robot capable of performing highly accurate bone cuts, which reduces patient recovery time and enhances long-term surgical outcomes. Additionally, a 3D-printed intervertebral fusion device was featured, designed to promote bone growth and accelerate healing by mimicking the elasticity of bone tissue.

A multimodal smart diagnostic device also captured attention, offering users a quick and efficient health check. By simply holding sensor handles, positioning their face on a scanner and responding to questions, users receive a comprehensive health assessment report in less than two minutes.

AI for tourism

In the cultural tourism service exhibition, digital technologies such as generative AI, virtual reality (VR) and extended reality greatly enriched the visitor experience.

A "magic screen" tailored for travelers instantly generated personalized scenic photos and 3D figurines by capturing the faces of attendees in front of its lens.

Empowered by AI, the camera allows for quick photoshoots without the need for makeup or outfit changes, offering an efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional travel photography.

A journey along the Beijing Central Axis, a line of historic and cultural landmarks that runs through the heart of the Chinese capital that was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, also featured in the exhibition via a VR cockpit.

Additionally, visitors could immerse themselves in a VR interactive game based on the novel "The Three-Body Problem," exploring iconic scenes from the book.

AI for education

The education services exhibition, a core sector of CIFTIS, highlighted the integration of AI in education.

Powered by AI, a school from central China's Henan Province has launched an immersive system for education on the history of revolution. By utilizing integrated measures of modern technologies, students are better able to engage with the lesson, experiencing a refreshing and impactful effect, the school said.

"We have introduced a lot of general education of AI in many aspects of basic education," Geng Jie, vice president of Beijing Sci-Tech Education Promotion Association, told China Media Group (CMG).

"Especially this year, in the section dedicated to the construction of experimental zones for science education in primary and secondary schools, various schools have presented excellent cases and activities related to science and technology education," said Geng.