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Updated: 2023-06-15 (chinaopticsvalley.com) Weibo Weixin Qzone Facebook Twitter More

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The 2023 World Transport Convention kicks off at Optics Valley in Wuhan city, Central China's Hubei province, on June 14. [Photo/WeChat account of Optics Valley]

The 2023 World Transport Convention (2023 WTC) officially kicked off at Optics Valley in Wuhan city, Central China's Hubei province, on June 14, offering a window into the future of transport.

Since its inception in 2017, the WTC has become a highly influential scientific and technological event in the international transport and transportation field.

This year's WTC is jointly sponsored by the China Association for Science and Technology, the Ministry of Transport, the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and the Hubei Provincial People's Government. It is titled, "Innovation, Low Carbon, Wisdom, and Sharing".

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The world's first multifunctional clean robot model for road tunnels is on display at the 2023 World Transport Convention. [Photo/WeChat account of Optics Valley] 

It offers a rich catalog of activities, including academic exchanges, technical seminars, international cooperation, technology competitions, think tank reports, and the release of scientific and technological achievements. 

The on-site exhibition, which runs from June 14 to 16, features more than 150 exhibitors and over 300 representative works over 20,000 square meters. 

The latest technologies and engineering examples from various fields, including railways, highways, waterways, civil aviation, urban transportation, and logistics in China are showcased. 

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A 5G-enabled port patrol robot is on display at the 2023 World Transport Convention. [Photo/WeChat account of Optics Valley]

Among them are a range of highly advanced and novel technologies, including high-performance foam aluminum featured in the Chang'e 4 probe, unmanned mining vehicles, bridge-building machines capable of lifting hundreds of tons, and super-tall intelligent tower cranes that can climb 1.2 meters a day. 

Several technologies and products from Optics Valley companies are also making an appearance, such as rapid non-destructive testing technology and equipment for transport infrastructure, a 3D laser video inspection system for railway tunnels, and an automated rural road condition detection system that efficiently collects data, intelligently identifies road conditions, and automatically produces reports. 

According to the organizers, the WTC will continue to focus on the forefront of science and technology in the international and domestic transport field, and will contribute China's wisdom, solutions, and strength to international exchanges in the transport field while also accelerating the construction of a stronger country in terms of its transportation industry.