A delegation led by the Macao Technology General Association visited the Longgang district of Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong province on June 3 to explore the city's robotics and artificial intelligence industry.
Comprising over 40 senior executives and technical experts from various countries and regions specializing in the fields such as AI, venture capital, and green energy, the delegation included notable figures like Matt White, the Global Chief Technology Officer of AI at the Linux Foundation.
Participants visit Huawei Harmony Smart Home at Longgang Robotics Avenue.
This visit follows BEYOND Expo 2026, which was organized by the Macao Technology General Association in late May, aiming to transform the intentional cooperation at the expo into practical partnership.
The delegation's itinerary highlighted Longgang's robust robotics industry and AI implementation capabilities. At BYD, discussions between the delegation and the company extended beyond vehicle manufacturing to overseas supply chain strategies. BYD emphasized that the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area remains its core R&D and manufacturing hub.
At YOUIBOT, a global leading embodied AI company, the delegation saw the application of the mobile industrial robots in semiconductor and new energy sectors. Jack Chong, Director at Singapore's Emerge Consulting, noted the technology's practical application beyond mere algorithms.
Participants visit a robot 6s store in Longgang.
While visiting a robot "6S" store, the delegation learned about products from over 60 companies that are showcasing in the store. The participants showed keen interest in household service robots and explored pricing and international distribution channels.
Longgang's Robotics Avenue displayed unmanned delivery vehicles and smart home solutions. There, the delegation showed particular interest in Neolix's Level 4 (L4) autonomous driving technology.
Longgang, as a manufacturing hub in Shenzhen, boasts a GDP surpassing 600 billion yuan ($88.5 billion) in 2025, with R&D investments at 14.7 percent of GDP. During the visit, several international companies engaged in discussions with Longgang regarding local industry support policies and models for international collaboration.
