Ammon News - Chinese engineers are rapidly expanding the application scenarios for robots across various industries from agriculture to elderly caring.

Zhejiang Sci-Tech University developed the tea-picking robot in east China's Zhejiang Province's Hangzhou City. The robot works diligently amidst a picturesque tea field, showcasing its unique ability to recognise and select tea leaves precisely. Its standout feature lies in its meticulous simulation of the manual tea-picking, minimising damage to the tenderest leaves.

According to China Central Television (CCTV), the mechanical tea-picking robot is still in the experimental phase, with a success rate of over 87 percent.

There are also quadruped robots running agilely at the tea garden, serving as "deliverymen" of tea leaves. These various technological elements are bringing new ways for tea growing.

In east China's Jiangsu Province's Nanjing City, the first humanoid robot with explosion-proof certification is currently undergoing skill practice. Equipped with a toolbox containing various tools such as electric drills and saws, the robot can replace humans to conduct inspections and troubleshoot issues effectively by utilising multimodal technologies under high environmental risks.

In addition, Hebei University of Technology has developed a humanoid robot offering senior care services with the assistance of engineers for several years. The robot can now extend its long arms to securely lift one person from a bed and transfer to a wheelchair.

"For example, the two arms can carry a total load of 90 kilograms. Each joint of the robot can bend and rotate like a human being, achieving two degrees of freedom. Our next step is to better integrate touch and vision, enabling better interaction with people while ensuring safety," said Liu Jixiao, associate professor of the School of Mechanical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology. WAM