Jakarta, INTI – The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to present new challenges across various sectors, especially in terms of talent demand and development costs. To address this, an ecosystem that can reduce barriers and accelerate innovation is needed. This became evident at the 8th World Voice Expo held in Hefei, Anhui Province, East China, on November 5, 2025, which showcased tangible AI solutions in real-world use cases. One of the highlights was “Xiaoli,” a cheerful robot designed for elderly care.
Innovative Solution: Xiaoli Robot Strengthens Elderly Care Services
The Xiaoli robot developed by Beijing-based Seelink Technology Co., Ltd. can monitor blood pressure, detect falls, and remind elderly users to take their medication. Currently undergoing trials in dozens of nursing homes across China, Xiaoli is expected to enter more households once further upgrades are completed. Companies like Seelink acknowledge that China’s expanding developer ecosystem and shared open tech platforms enable developers to build intelligent products faster and at lower costs.
China’s AI Talent Ecosystem Is Growing Rapidly
According to data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, China’s AI industry reached a value of over 900 billion yuan in 2024, growing 24% year-on-year. The iFlytek Open Platform reported more than 9.5 million developer teams, up 23.4% YoY, collectively creating 3.6 million AI applications. Notably, it took 11 years to achieve the first 2 million developer teams, but the platform is now adding about 2 million new teams every year.
AI Becomes Inclusive: From Youth Innovators to People with Disabilities
AI is no longer an exclusive domain for experts. China’s AI developer composition is becoming increasingly diverse, involving students, hobbyists, and non-technical professionals. One example is Su Xiangbiao, a graduate student who developed a real-time game subtitle translation plug-in. Meanwhile, AI also opens doors for people with disabilities, such as Cao Jun a visually impaired developer who created an audio-based screen reader technology now used by over 400,000 visually impaired users.
Conclusion
Recent trends show that China's AI advancement is not only about cutting-edge technology, but also about an open, inclusive collaborative ecosystem that lowers the cost of innovation. If this momentum continues, AI has the potential to become a catalyst for broader social transformation and truly realize the vision of “technology for good.”
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