Published: 16:04, July 16, 2025 | Updated: 16:44, July 16, 2025
Robots, drones, Megatron: Shenzhen trade show dazzles with innovation
By Wang Zhan

A trade show featuring 174 innovative products from 69 Shenzhen enterprises opened at the Shenzhen Industrial Museum on Tuesday, captivating both the public and industry professionals with gadgets that have played parts in a sci-fi blockbuster and impressed Elon Musk.

Categorized by applications in robotics, office work, outdoor activities, and entertainment, the products showcase cutting-edge technologies in artificial intelligence, low-altitude flight, and high-definition displays.

“None of the exhibited products are merely conceptual. They have all been mass-produced, setting benchmarks in their fields and even becoming bestsellers in both domestic and international markets,” said Chen Rongbing, director of the museum.

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Star exhibits

The Megatron toy by Robosen, which has generated a buzz on social media that even Elon Musk tweeted about it. When the command "Megatron, transform" is issued, the toy performs an impressively complex yet seamless transformation between its robot and Cybertronian tank modes. This feat is achieved using 36 high-precision smart servos, 85 microchips, and a 6-axis attitude sensor, comprising a total of 4,500 components.

The undated photo featuring Megatron toy by Robosen is provided by Shenzhen Industrial Museum and shared on an official WeChat public account of Shenzhen municipal government. (深圳发布@WECHAT)
The video featuring Megatron toy by Robosen is provided by Shenzhen Industrial Museum and shared on an official WeChat public account of Shenzhen municipal government. (深圳发布@WECHAT)

Sculptures of popular cartoon characters from the "I Am Not Panghu" (我不是胖虎) series are crafted using precision spray techniques.

The undated photo features sculptures of popular cartoon characters in I am not Panghu series. The photo is provided by Shenzhen Industrial Museum and shared on an official WeChat public account of Shenzhen municipal government. (深圳发布@WECHAT)

The multifunctional all-terrain intelligent transporter by Jingning Technology (鲸柠科技) is known as Benben (笨笨) in the blockbuster sci-fi movie The Wandering Earth 2. The robot dog can autonomously fetch, carry, and build.

The undated photo features the multifunctional all-terrain intelligent transporter by Jingning Technology. The photo is provided by Shenzhen Industrial Museum and shared on an official WeChat public account of Shenzhen municipal government. (深圳发布@WECHAT)

The L100 Smart Mobile Robot by Youibot is a lightweight robot designed for industrial logistics. By integrating simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) navigation with a multi-sensor system, it can navigate narrow passages and function as a transporter in high-precision manufacturing. It also appears in The Wandering Earth 2, operating in the planetary engine hangar.

The undated photo featuring Youibot’s L100 Smart Mobile Robot is provided by Shenzhen Industrial Museum and shared on an official WeChat public account of Shenzhen municipal government. (深圳发布@WECHAT)
The video featuring Youibot’s L100 Smart Mobile Robot is provided by Shenzhen Industrial Museum and shared on an official WeChat public account of Shenzhen municipal government. (深圳发布@WECHAT)

The drone from Feima Robotics’ V500R aerial surveillance system can be used for security, inspection, and emergency response. Equipped with a professional-grade tri-sensor pod that integrates visible light imagery, thermal infrared radiation perception, and precise laser ranging, the system aids in constructing models of target areas and facilitates accurate assessments of on-site situations. With a portable ground station and a handheld control terminal, operators can swiftly access hard-to-reach locations.

The undated photo featuring Feima Robotics’ V500R drone is provided by Shenzhen Industrial Museum and shared on an official WeChat public account of Shenzhen municipal government. (深圳发布@WECHAT)
The video featuring Feima Robotics’ V500R system is provided by Shenzhen Industrial Museum and shared on an official WeChat public account of Shenzhen municipal government. (深圳发布@WECHAT)

E1R, a new-generation fully solid-state digital LiDAR system by RoboSense, a global leader in the LiDAR market, offers real-time detection of object size, contour, and distance. Its compact design excels in obstacle avoidance, mapping, and navigation tasks, and it has been integrated into various types of robots.

The undated photo featuring RoboSense’s E1R LiDar system is provided by Shenzhen Industrial Museum and shared on an official WeChat public account of Shenzhen municipal government. (深圳发布@WECHAT)
The video featuring RoboSense’s E1R LiDar system is provided by Shenzhen Industrial Museum and shared on an official WeChat public account of Shenzhen municipal government. (深圳发布@WECHAT)

The Qianjiao X100 by Chasing Innovation Tech Co is touted as the world's first intelligent omnidirectional underwater robot with anti-current capabilities. With a maximum speed of 4.5 knots and a maximum depth of 350 meters, this underwater drone is applicable in emergency rescue, water resources management, aquaculture, offshore wind power, offshore drilling, and underwater scientific research.

The undated photo featuring Qianjiao X100 by Chasing Innovation Tech is provided by Shenzhen Industrial Museum and shared on an official WeChat public account of Shenzhen municipal government. (深圳发布@WECHAT)
The video featuring Qianjiao X100 by Chasing Innovation Tech is provided by Shenzhen Industrial Museum and shared on an official WeChat public account of Shenzhen municipal government. (深圳发布@WECHAT)

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This article is translated by China Daily from the original reports in Chinese as published on the official website of Shenzhen Special Zone Daily and Shenzhen Fabu, an official WeChat public account of Shenzhen municipal government.