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Rent a robot companion for your retirement? Shanghai says yes
December 03, 2025
The latest edition of Shanghai's rehabilitation assistive devices catalogue came into effect on Dec 1, encompassing smart devices such as a companion robot.
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Jinshan launches vertical organic farm
August 22, 2025
A new vertical organic vegetable production base has begun operations in Jinshan district, marking a step in Shanghai's drive toward sustainable urban agriculture.
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Record rice seed deal highlights Shanghai's agricultural innovation
August 20, 2025
Shanghai has set a new record in rice seed transfer this year with a 1.02 million yuan ($142,500) deal for a newly developed japonica variety.
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Nanotech makes bathing elderly safer and easier
July 24, 2025
A nanotechnology-based bathing solution that requires just one bottle of pure water and a single staff member to complete full-body cleaning is now available.
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Robotic surgery performed remotely
July 21, 2025
Three top surgical teams from China and the United Kingdom came together to conduct a remote robotic surgery spanning across continents on July 17.
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'Sympathetic' humanoids at vanguard of robot solutions to elderly care
June 19, 2025
Intelligent self-driving wheelchairs, automated exoskeletons will assist aging population, experts say.
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Shanghai launches its first AI model for urban traffic
May 28, 2025
Shanghai unveiled its first large language model designed specifically for the transportation sector, the "Tongda model", on May 26.
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Scientists develop contact lenses surpassing human eye
May 27, 2025
The scientists, including those from the University of Science and Technology of China in Hefei, Anhui province, and Fudan University in Shanghai, ingeniously combined rare earth particles emitting multiple fluorescent signals with contact lenses.
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Shanghai hospital launches 3D microscope for eye surgery
May 15, 2025
Shanghai Bright Eye Hospital announced the establishment of a new ophthalmic surgery center equipped with a 3D navigation digital microscope.
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Study finds special protein can help protect gut health
May 15, 2025
Chinese scientists have discovered a new way to know how hosts and gut bacteria interact, potentially opening doors for more precise treatments for diseases.