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Hong Kong electronics fairs to showcase 120 robots as firms aim to expand AI use

Hong Kong electronics fairs to showcase 120 robots as firms aim to expand AI use

More than 120 robots, including humanoid machines designed for factory work and elderly care, will be showcased at two major Hong Kong electronics fairs. The Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia will open on Tuesday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, bringing together more than 3,200 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions for four days.

Mainland Chinese manufacturers are seeking to expand the commercial applications of AI and tap overseas markets, with companies like Booster Robotics developing affordable robots capable of competing with leading American manufacturers.

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