The year 2025 marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in the northwest of the Chinese mainland. Home to diverse communities including the Uygur, Kazakh and Kirgiz, this fertile land thrives as people of all ethnic backgrounds walk hand in hand, writing a vivid chapter of shared happiness.
In this episode, Shirali Abdurixit, a bionic robotics engineer from a small county in Kashi, shares his journey of innovation and resilience. Inspired by his father, a skilled carpenter, Shirali honed his hands-on skills from childhood. He spent hours taking apart household radios and VCD players, driven by curiosity about how they worked.
Today, as a research and development engineer, Shirali uses his own facial data to train robots to recognize and respond to human expressions. His work combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, building a strong foundation for a "Made in China" bionic robot industry in Xinjiang.
As the region celebrates seven decades of unity and progress, Shirali's story shines as a beacon of creativity and determination. He aims to put Xinjiang's innovative spirit on the global stage, proving that bold ideas can transform a community and inspire the world.
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Vibrant Xinjiang: From carpenter's son to bionic robot innovator
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