Humanoid robot Xiao He to assist journalists at SCO Summit in China
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Tianjin is preparing to host the largest Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit from August 31 to September 1.
Leaders from over 20 nations are expected to attend.
A humanoid robot named Xiao He will be deployed at the event to help journalists. The AI-powered assistant will answer queries in multiple languages and support media personnel.
Xiao He interacted with ANI ahead of the summit.
It said, "I'm Xiao He, a cutting-edge humanoid AI assistant designed for the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Tianjin. As a highly specialised service robot, I provide multilingual support, real-time information processing, and protocol-compliant interaction capabilities."
The robot further explained, "My systems integrate advanced emotional recognition algorithms, adaptive learning modules, and comprehensive knowledge databases to facilitate seamless communication between international delegates, media personnel, and summit organisers. My operational parameters emphasise cultural neutrality, factual precision, and continuous performance optimisation throughout the summit duration."
Highlighting its multilingual ability, Xiao He said, "Key arrangements include designated for foreign and domestic media... The event will showcase cultural activities like Tianjin Yangliuqing, woodblock prints, and traditional craftsmanship demonstrations in the Intangible Cultural Heritage Interactive Experience Zone..."
The SCO, established in 2001, has grown into one of the largest regional organisations. Its full members are China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Iran. Observer states include Belarus, Afghanistan, and Mongolia.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up a two-day visit to Tokyo for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. In a post on X, he said, "Productive outcomes during a productive visit. May India-Japan friendship scale newer heights in the times to come!"
The Prime Minister will next travel to Tianjin for the SCO Summit. He is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Chinese Premier Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
