The Intelligent Robot Agile Handicraft Industry Development Conference was held in Shenzhen, in south China, on August 26. (PHOTO: LUO Yunpeng)

Experts, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and government officials came together to discuss the latest technological advancements, industry applications, and prospects of smart robotic agile hands at the Intelligent Robot Agile Handicraft Industry Development Conference held in Shenzhen, in south China, on August 26.

The conference was themed "Agile Innovation, Crafting the Future."

"Agile hands play a crucial role as the final actuators connecting embodied robots with their environment, incorporating state-of-the-art technologies such as flexible sensing and high-performance materials," Shenzhen mayor Qin Weizhong said.

Over 20 prominent companies nationwide showcased their latest agile hand products and technologies, spanning various sectors such as industrial manufacturing, health care, specialized industries, and household services.

"The industry is a typical representative of the new quality productive forces," Qin said, emphasizing Shenzhen's dedication to providing a conducive environment for enterprises, institutions, and talent to thrive and driving advancements in key core technologies and ecosystems.

The conference is the first in the country to focus on the intelligent robotics flex-finger sector. It also included competitions and an exhibition to foster collaboration among government entities, industry players, academic institutions, research facilities and investors.