A man interacts with the robot Jiajia at the tech exhibition in Hefei Dec 18. [Photo/IC]

The tech exhibition showcases over 1,500 exhibits of cutting-edge technology from scientific and research institutes, colleges and universities, and well-known enterprises in 16 cities in the province. 

The exhibition, which runs from Dec 18 to 27, not only shows technological achievements from the past four decades, but also aims to build a more modern Anhui driven by technological innovation.