Zhuhai companies potent force in unmanned systems

As home to 40 enterprises focusing on unmanned systems and related industries, Zhuhai will host the 2nd Global Unmanned System Conference this Nov 4 and 5 in conjunction with the 3rd China (Zhuhai) International Unmanned System Expo.

Chief among the Zhuhai companies are Oceanalpha, Longhua Helicopter Science & Technology, and Yuren Agricultural Aviation. They stand out in their own niche in the industry with considerable commercial value, according to an expert.

An estimated 1,500 representatives from world-leading enterprises and R&D organizations will gather at the Zhuhai International Convention & Exhibition Center for the conference. They will interact with experts in the unmanned system industry and take in the latest technological advances.

Themed "Unmanned Era -- a Future Powered by Intelligence," the global event will provide insights into how cutting-edge unmanned technologies are currently being used. Applications will cover logistics, agriculture, mapping, powerline inspection, security patrol, emergency rescue, and traffic monitoring.

First Global Unmanned System Conference 

The center on those two days will be venue for business solutions, show of products, expanded commercial networks, and attracting investment through meetings, forums, and exhibitions.

Industry heavyweights will speak on a range of topics. They include Wang Fei, president of China's leading robotics developer and manufacturer HIT Robot Group (HRG); Zhang Yunfei, founder and chairman of Zhuhai-based Oceanalpha (former Yunzhou Tech) -- leading and largest Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) company in the world; and Peng Yan, head of the Research Institute of USV Engineering of Shanghai University.

Following the success of the 1st Global Unmanned System Conference held in December last year, Zhuhai continues to promote unmanned systems at the higher end in the global value chain.

The events are sponsored by the China Association of Artificial Intelligence and the Zhuhai UAV Association.

For more information, visit the official website of the Global Unmanned System Conference 2018 at http://www.g-usc.com/

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