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      East China county succeeds in transforming traditional rose industry with digital technologies

      2024-08-17 17:29 Last Updated At:22:17

      Pingyin County of east China's Shandong Province, renowned for its rose farming, has witnessed a remarkable transformation shifting from traditional rose growing to a digitally integrated and diversified model, which has played a significant role in boosting the local economy and enriching the life of its residents.

      Each summer, Pingyin's rose fields would burst into bloom. By 3:00 in the morning, the fields come alive with harvesting.

      "With this (origin tracing) card, we can simply place roses we are selling on the scale when having them weighted, and the company will directly transfer payment to your account. It's very convenient. It's very convenient," said Zhao Qingzhuang, a local rose farmer.

      The rose origin tracing card, linked to farmer's information, enables real-time recording and uploading of flower transaction data with a simple scan. The platform's integrated settlement system with enterprises and banks ensures quick payment to the sellers.

      This convenience is in a stark contrast to the past, prompting local authorities to implement drastic reforms to break the industry's deadlock.

      "At that time, we closed down 126 rose processing home workshops that did not meet the standards, and the government investment platform invested 460 million yuan (around 64 million U.S. dollars) in building the Pingyin High-End Rose Industry Park, step by step completing the upgrading of the Pingyin rose industry and the transition of old driving forces toward new ones," said Zhao Bo, director of characteristic industry development center in Pingyin County.

      The local area has embraced digital transformation across the entire rose industry chain, establishing an industry-wide big data center with the support of a cross-industry, cross-field industrial internet platform.

      "This is the transaction data we analyze every year, including intelligent planting and large-scale model technologies which are provided to farmers. Here we would also make an estimate and statistics of the production of Pingyin roses across eight grids, and analyze the product popularity in every city or every corner of our country by scanning the codes to retrieve and process data to help companies in developing marketing strategies," said Li He, a project manager of Inspur Yunzhou Industrial Internet Co., Ltd.  

      "Now we can check the soil moisture level, when to water and fertilize on our mobile phone. If you still don't understand something, you can ask an expert," said Ding Jifeng, a rose grower.

      Pingyin's rose industry, with operators interconnected through the intelligent platform, boasts 4,000 hectares of rose plantations generating 6 billion yuan (around 838 million U.S. dollars) annually. Rose products have diversified beyond traditional uses to encompass high-end sectors like medicine, chemicals, and cosmetics. This thriving industry is also fostering integration with cultural tourism and other sectors.

      "Relying on advantageous and characteristic agriculture, we have developed new rural industries and business formats, formed an industrial chain dominated by roses, and realized the transformation from traditional planting to modern and diversified one," said Zhao Peng, deputy head of Pingyin County.

      East China county succeeds in transforming traditional rose industry with digital technologies

      East China county succeeds in transforming traditional rose industry with digital technologies

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      Humanoid robots gear up for real-world test in half-marathon event

      2025-04-08 03:05 Last Updated At:05:27

      The world's first humanoid robot half-marathon, set to take place in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area next week, will offer a unique platform for robotics companies to test their creations in real-world conditions.

      The robots will run a 21.0975-kilometer course alongside human runners, but in a separate lane divided by barriers or greenbelts for safety. Seven aid stations will be positioned along the route.

      "The aid stations mainly support participating teams by providing battery replacements, safety equipment, and auxiliary tools," explained Wang Guolin, deputy head of the robot competition group.

      Referees and support personnel will follow the robots throughout the race to address any unexpected issues.

      While robots are usually evaluated in controlled settings, this half-marathon presents a unique opportunity for developers to test their capabilities in complex real-world scenarios.

      "The robot marathon represents a marathon of technology and industry. The robots running on the track symbolize our pursuit of advancement in technology and industry," said Liang Liang, deputy director of the Management Committee of the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area.

      The challenging half-marathon course requires robots to navigate long-distance bipedal walking or running, varied terrain, and potential unforeseen situations.

      This demands a high level of performance in areas such as sensor accuracy, chip computing speed, and algorithmic intelligence.

      Organizers noted that many of the participating robots were not designed for running and endurance, but this competition provides a platform for comprehensive testing.

      "The race can evaluate robots' locomotion capabilities, stability, posture, energy efficiency, and control algorithms. We hope that through this exchange we can jointly promote the development of the embodied robotics industry," Wang said.

      The participating robots have completed initial track tests and are now undergoing final preparations for the event.

      Humanoid robots gear up for real-world test in half-marathon event

      Humanoid robots gear up for real-world test in half-marathon event

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