With the theme of "Intelligent Connectivity, Infinite Possibilities", the 2019 World Artificial Intelligence Conference commenced Thursday in Shanghai.
The conference attracted AI scientists and entrepreneurs from home and abroad, as well as government leaders, to talk about technological frontiers, industry trends and hot topics in AI.
This year's conference covers an exhibition area of 15,000 square meters for innovative applications related to industrial ecology, AI urban application, autonomous driving and other cutting-edge technologies, and about 400 companies will also participate in the exhibition.
Here are some of the highlights from the exhibition.
Visitors take a look at an intelligent bionic machine jellyfish from German company Festo during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Aug 29, 2019. [Photo by Gao Erqiang/chinadaily.com.cn]
Visitors check out the autonomous driving area displayed at the Lingang area of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone in Shanghai, Aug 29, 2019. [Photo by Gao Erqiang/chinadaily.com.cn]
Bicycle-sharing company Hellobike shows its adaptive Bluetooth electronic fence technology in Shanghai, Aug 29, 2019. [Photo by Gao Erqiang/chinadaily.com.cn]
A child enjoys a future type of travel experience in Shanghai, Aug 29, 2019. [Photo by Gao Erqiang/chinadaily.com.cn]
A robot interacts with visitors during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Aug 29, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
A visitor (center) tries on a pair of smart glasses during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Aug 29, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
A staff member (right) demonstrates the 5G-based remote control capabilities of a robot during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Aug 29, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
Microsoft's HoloLens 2 device is on display during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Aug 29, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
An artificial intelligence robot dog is displayed during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Aug 29, 2019. [Photo/IC]
