China Visit · October 20–30, 2026

Meeting the companies building the future of care.

Future Companions will travel through Guangzhou, Foshan, and Shenzhen from October 20–30, 2026—attending EAI and NEPCON Asia, interviewing innovators, and arranging permission-based factory and R&D tours focused on AI and robotics for aging and independent living.

2026年10月20日至30日,Future Companions 将前往广州、佛山和深圳,参加 EAI 与 NEPCON Asia 展会,采访行业创新者,并在获得许可的前提下参观工厂和研发中心,重点关注服务老龄化社会与独立生活的人工智能和机器人技术。

At a glance · 行程概览

The visit

A focused editorial trip designed to help an English-speaking audience understand what Chinese robotics companies are building now—and what may be ready for real homes and care settings next.

When · 时间October 20–30, 2026

2026年10月20日至30日

Where · 地点Guangzhou · Foshan · Shenzhen

广州 · 佛山 · 深圳

Purpose · 目的Interviews, demonstrations, and tours

采访、产品演示与企业参访

Field schedule · 采访行程

Where we will be

The schedule is designed to make room for company interviews, product demonstrations, and permission-based facility visits throughout the trip.

October 20Arrive in Guangzhou

抵达广州

October 21–23Guangzhou · EAI and company visits

广州 · EAI 展会及企业走访

October 24Foshan · Confirmed manufacturer visit

佛山 · 已确认的企业参访

October 25–29Shenzhen · Interviews and NEPCON Asia

深圳 · 企业采访及 NEPCON Asia

October 30Depart via Hong Kong

经香港离境

An invitation to manufacturers

Show us what is becoming possible.

We would like to meet companies building companion robots, humanoid systems, assistive devices, AI agents, sensors, mobility technology, dexterous hands, and other tools that could help older adults live more safely and independently.

Our goal is practical, clear-eyed reporting: what works today, what is still being tested, and what families and care organizations should understand about the road ahead.

致中国机器人与人工智能企业

让世界看见正在成为现实的技术。

我们希望与研发陪伴机器人、人形机器人、辅助设备、人工智能助手、传感器、移动技术、灵巧手及其他相关产品的企业交流,了解这些技术如何帮助老年人更安全、更独立地生活。

我们的报道坚持务实和客观:哪些技术今天已经可用,哪些仍在测试阶段,以及家庭和养老服务机构应如何理解未来的发展方向。

Coverage interests · 报道方向

What we want to learn

We are especially interested in real deployments, measurable results, product readiness, safety, affordability, and the human experience of using the technology.

Companionship

Conversation, presence, engagement, and loneliness reduction.

陪伴、互动与缓解孤独
Safety and monitoring

Fall detection, check-ins, sensing, and emergency support.

安全监测、跌倒检测与紧急支持
Physical assistance

Mobility, lifting, manipulation, household tasks, and rehabilitation.

移动、搬运、操作、家务与康复
Care workforce support

Technology that gives nurses and caregivers more time with people.

为护理人员减负并提升照护效率
Product readiness

Pilots, manufacturing scale, reliability, service, and maintenance.

试点、量产、可靠性、服务与维护
Global opportunity

How Chinese innovation may serve aging populations worldwide.

中国创新如何服务全球老龄化社会
Ways to participate · 合作方式

A simple, flexible visit

We will coordinate around your team, facility requirements, and communication preferences.

01

Executive or technical interview

Approximately 30–45 minutes, with topics shared in advance.

管理层或技术访谈,约30–45分钟,可提前提供问题方向。
02

Product demonstration

A guided look at the product, its intended users, and current capabilities.

产品演示,介绍目标用户、核心能力及当前进展。
03

Factory or R&D tour

Approximately 60–90 minutes, with filming limited to approved areas.

工厂或研发中心参访,约60–90分钟,仅在获批区域拍摄。
Respectful reporting

Clear expectations from the beginning.

  • Filming and photography only with permission.
  • Restricted areas and confidential processes will be respected.
  • Interview topics can be supplied in advance.
  • Reasonable visitor and confidentiality agreements are welcome.
  • We can confirm names, titles, specifications, and factual details before publication while maintaining editorial independence.
尊重企业与知识产权

从一开始就明确参访与报道范围。

  • 仅在获得许可后进行拍摄和摄影。
  • 严格遵守禁拍区域和保密要求。
  • 可提前提供采访问题和讨论方向。
  • 愿意签署合理的访客协议和保密协议。
  • 发布前可核实姓名、职务、产品参数和事实信息,同时保持独立报道原则。
Published work · 已发布内容

See how we cover the field

These on-site articles are available without YouTube or Google services.

Arrange a visit · 联系我们

Let’s start with a conversation.

If your company is developing technology for aging, companionship, mobility, care, or independent living, we would welcome an introduction.

如果贵公司正在研发面向老龄化、陪伴、移动辅助、照护或独立生活的技术,我们诚挚期待与您交流。

WeChat is available after initial contact. Email is the best way to begin a conversation.