Robots shine at China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan Province

Robot guides and robot dogs are the major highlights drawing crowds with their interactive capabilities and cutting-edge technology, at the ongoing 6th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's island province of Hainan. 

This year's CICPE, held from April 13 to 18, is the first national-level consumer expo since the launch of island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port. Themed "Sharing Open Opportunities, Creating a Better Life," Hall 1's technology consumption zone features over 30 leading tech companies from around the world, showcasing a variety of new products.

At Hall 1, the robot guide, equipped with comprehensive knowledge of the entire exhibition area, impressed visitors by answering a wide range of questions. Meanwhile, the robot dog, capable of automatically following users within a two-to-three-meter range using a locator, demonstrated interactive actions such as "making a heart" gesture. With a top speed of three meters per second and a single-charge range of two kilometers, the robot dog is designed for everyday scenarios like shopping, picking up deliveries, walking or jogging.

More than 3,400 brands from over 60 countries and regions are participating, making the expo a truly international platform for premium consumer goods.

The CICPE is China's only national-level consumer products exhibition and the largest consumer expo in the Asia-Pacific region. Since its launch in 2021, the expo has become an important platform for multinationals to stay abreast of consumer trends in China's gigantic market, with over 3,800 enterprises and more than 12,000 brands from 92 countries and regions participating over the past five editions.