International fair in Shanghai sees launch of latest innovations and technologies

The China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair, which opened on Thursday, has become an ideal platform for debuting the latest innovations and technologies, creating business opportunities, and promoting industry cooperation both at home and abroad.

As a regular participant at the fair, Shanghai-based iSage is taking part in the event this year with its exhibition area expanding to a record 126 square meters.

"The fair has helped us connect with a wide range of customers, investors and end-users, contributing to our growth as an industrial humanoid robot company. Our products are now available in more than 200 countries and regions," Lu Xuedong, a marketing personnel with iSage, said.

According to Lu, the company will exhibit its full product lineup and debut its latest industrial humanoid robot model at this year's fair.

"We aim to further strengthen our brand presence and ensure our equipment better reaches target customers," Lu said.

MengW, a company based in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, planned to unveil the world's first humanoid robot designed for the security sector during the fair.

"We need a platform to let more people know about our product, and the CSITF is exactly the one we are looking for," Huang Jiangcheng, a senior account manager at MengW, said.

The robot product, officially known as Leo, traces its development back to 2017, when its research and development started.

"In addition to providing round-the-clock security services, the robot can also express basic emotions through actions such as greeting, saluting and giving a thumbs-up," Huang said.

According to him, the debut is hoped to assist the company's goal of becoming a service provider for smart-city public spaces.

For N-Jump, a skincare technology company based in Beijing, the CSITF is not only a platform that opens the domestic market, but is also a nexus linking global opportunities.

"Founded in 2023, we now operate a physical store in Beijing, and our Shanghai flagship store is scheduled to open in August," Zhou Bingliang, head of the China market at N-Jump, said.

According to Zhou, as a first-time participant of the fair, N-Jump joined the event as part of the group exhibitor organized by Beauty Nova Tech Hub, where N-Jump set up its physical booth last December.

Beauty Nova Tech Hub is an innovative beauty and health ecosystem community situated in Shanghai's Jing'an district.

Launched in May 2025 with only a few companies, Beauty Nova Tech Hub has grown to 102 enterprises. This year, it has set up a 120-square-meter exhibition area to help 24 participating companies better connect with resources at the event, Zhu Zihui, head of marketing at Beauty Nova Tech Hub, said.

At its 135-square-meter exhibition booth, Suzhou-based Magiclab showcased a total of 16 robots across six models, and also unveiled the first public demonstration of its robotic arm application in smart homes, powered by its large model.

"We attend the CSITF to let more people know about our products. Through exhibiting the large model, which is the brain of our humanoid robots, we hope to reach possible partners and build an ecosystem together," Lin Fan, a communications manager with Magiclab, said.

Regarding CSITF's significance and Shanghai's leading role in the economy, Lin has high expectations for this event.

"This is a platform that allows Chinese users to gain a deeper understanding of us, while also helping us reach the global market," Lin said.

According to Lin, Magiclab's products are sold in more than 50 countries and regions, with around 60 percent of its revenue coming from overseas markets.

Held in the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, the fair, in its 12th edition, will last three days until June 13. This year's event covers a total exhibition area of 38,000 square meters, displaying innovative achievements from 22 countries and regions around the world and 24 provinces, municipalities, and regions in China. For the first time, the number of participating companies has surpassed a thousand, reaching 1,006.