FOR Yuan Dehua, a designer for a module factory in Shiyan, Bao’an District, the Hi-Tech Fair presents an opportunity that is not omissible.

    Yuan, in his 30s, hopes the fair will bring him new ideas, inspiration and new perspectives in his designs.

    “This is the fourth year I’ve visited the fair and I have a different experience from each visit,” said Yuan on Tuesday.

    “I was fascinated by the innovations and the market potential of some high-tech products which will shape our future life,” said Yuan, who started his fair tour at Hall 1.

    The first innovation he tried out was a 3D camera. Wearing a pair of 3D glasses, he then watched the clips he had recorded displayed on an LED screen.

    “This camera with its two lenses enables us to see 3D photos and video clips, and you can print the photos out directly,” said Yuan enthusiastically.

    In the “smart home” exhibition area, touch-screen mobile phone in hand, Yuan could easily adjust the brightness of the overhead lighting.

    “This can also be used to operate surveillance cameras for security,” he explained.

    “The Internet and mobile phones will bring us so much convenience: The TV can automatically record your favorite football matches, and robots can do the cleaning and take care of the elderly and the children,” he said.

    Having walked around the venue for about three hours and feeling a little tired, Yuan stepped onto a robot called Yibu. Fully powered Yibu can do your walking for you — for up to four hours. The rider controls the robot by grasping a control bar and shifting his or her body weight to guide it.

    Rounding up his personal tour, Yuan said: “One day is not enough for a fair that brings world-leading technologies to your door.”

    (Han Ximin)