On October 10, humanoid robots delivered speeches while robotic dogs danced to music. This lively scene marked the launching ceremony of the offline exhibition, Steel Friends: Unveiling Robot Pals — Fourth Season of Jing’an Cloud Science and Technology Museum, held in Jiangning Road Sub-district, vividly showcasing the event’s fusion of technology and culture.
The event was hosted by the Shanghai Jing’an Association for Science and Technology and organized by the SHU General Intelligent Robotics Research Institute, and co-organized by Jiangning Road Sub-district and Jing’an Hopson MOHO.
As the first stop of the hybrid exhibition of the Fourth Season of Jing’an Cloud Science and Technology Museum, the venue within Jing’an Hopson MOHO features numerous educational displays. The exhibition will run for one month, with visitors able to explore the development of robotics through informative graphics and text. Interactive screens also connect visitors to the online exhibition hall, allowing virtual tours that trace the past, present, and future of humanoid robotics.
Leveraging its expertise and long-standing research in intelligent robotics, the SHU General Intelligent Robotics Research Institute customized a comprehensive technical solution for the event. Cutting-edge devices such as the Unitree humanoid robot G1 and the Go2 quadruped robot dog took center stage, supported by dynamic demonstration systems and intelligent interaction platforms. These technologies ensured seamless robot lectures, dance performances, and hands-on experiences, delivering an immersive and memorable technology showcase.
A highlight was the Unitree G1’s keynote speech, Tracing the History and Development of Robotics. Standing steadily before the audience, this unique speaker logically guided attendees through the transformation of robotics from fantasy to reality, drawing enthusiastic applause.
The “Lion Dance: A New Mecha Chapter” robotic dog performance electrified the atmosphere. The “Steel Friends” troupe, comprised of Go2 robot dogs from Unitree, skillfully mimicked the agile movements of traditional lion dances. Their leaps and spins demonstrated a striking blend of technology and artistry, eliciting cheers from the crowd.
During the highly anticipated hands-on session, attendees operated quadruped robots under staff guidance. This direct engagement with cutting-edge technology significantly boosted public fascination with robotics and artificial intelligence.
The Shanghai Jing’an Association for Science and Technology noted that the event exemplifies the Jing’an District’s innovative efforts to extend science popularization resources and serve grassroots communities. It effectively cultivates a cultural environment that values science and innovation, laying fertile groundwork for Jing’an’s role as a key hub within Shanghai’s international science and technology innovation center.