Why it matters:
China is increasingly deploying robotics and AI in public-facing roles, this time at one of its largest national sporting events, showcasing how emerging technologies are shifting from experimental to operational in major civic settings.
The big picture:
The 15th National Games, co-hosted for the first time by Guangdong Province, Hong Kong, and Macao Greater Bay Area, are running from Nov. 9-21. The event is also serving as a testing ground for smart-city technologies, with AI-driven machines enhancing security, power management, and emergency response.
What he is saying:
The robots use technologies such as 5G, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and big data. Their cameras provide police officers with visual feedback during patrols," said Peng Wei, a member of the security team.
Key points:
- At the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre, a patrol robot and two robot dogs conduct continuous monitoring around the venue.
- The robots are equipped with obstacle-avoidance radar and linked to the Games’ command center in real time.
- Citizens can press a button on any patrol robot to place an emergency call instantly.
- Robot dogs operated by the Shenzhen Power Supply Bureau inspect electrical equipment, monitor temperatures, read meters, and detect abnormal sounds.
- Data from all robots feeds directly into central offices, enabling rapid detection of power-supply risks via AI diagnostics.
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