Five Chinese robots at CES Asia that won hearts
A robotic suitcase, an underwater robot, a spider-like robot and humanoid robots make life easier and more convenient
Futuristic robots were crowd-pullers at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Asia held in Shanghai from June 7 to 9, and companies from the mainland have proved that they are serious contenders in the field of robotic technologies.
Cowarobot
Shanghai-based Cowarobot showcased it robotic suitcase which can seek out and follow its owner on the go with its autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance functions. The suitcase can automatically lock and unlock by detecting the distance between it and the owner, and send a vibration alert to the owner’s bracelet if it is outside a safe distance.
The owner can also track the location of the suitcase via a mobile app. The suitcase is 569mm x 395mm x 201mm, and the weight is 5kg for the six-wheel model (32 litres volume) or 4.5kg for four-wheel model (33 litres volume).
PowerRay
Designed for recreational fishing enthusiasts, PowerRay is an underwater robot which uses sonar systems to detect fish with precision. Developed by PowerVision headquartered in Beijing, the fish finder can send images of fish, underwater landscape and temperature data to the owner through its internal wi-fi system.
It is equipped with a 4K UHD integrated camera and can be used in freshwater, saltwater, or even for ice fishing. Owners can view the real-time position of the robot, select travel mode, speed and light setting, and operate the camera functions through the mobile app.
HEXA
Developed by Vincross from Beijing, HEXA is a spider-like robot that can go virtually everywhere and can interact with its owner. Unlike other wheeled robots, its six legs it can walk, climb and travel across rough terrain and adapt to all surfaces, even climbing stairs. Its round body design allows its head to rotate around the centre shaft so it is always facing forward.
