作者 | 李小天
編輯 | 宋函
2023 年世界移動通信大會(MWC 2023)于 3 月 2 日落下帷幕。參與這次展會的,除了華爲、榮耀、小米等以智能終端爲主的全球移動互聯網企業,還有諸多和移動通訊行業相關的中國廠商。
全球化 1OT(物聯網)開發平台服務商塗鴉(tuya)在 MWC 2023 上重點展示了三款創新 " 爆品 ":電動滑闆車 Sharp Scooter EM-KS1、DELIVERIES Uark Mini 智能配送箱、" 功能型耳機 " —— OTC 助聽器(輔聽耳機)。展會現場的塗鴉工作人員告訴霞光社,作爲 IOT 雲平台領域的領跑者,塗鴉在海外的主要市場集中在發達國家和地區,除了傳統的北美區域外,目前也正在積極向西歐、中歐等具有商業前景的地區拓展;除了單純出産聯網模組外,國内智能硬件出海也是塗鴉的一項核心業務。
塗鴉在 MWC 2023 展出的智能寵物喂食器
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" 在全場景的 IOT 領域,可以說塗鴉沒有對手;但也可以說,包括智能燈具、智能門鎖、智能恒溫器等在内的所有智能家居産品都是我們的對手。" 塗鴉工作人員對霞光社說。
根據物聯網分析公司 Berg Insight 的一份研究報告顯示,2021 年歐洲和北美的智能家居數量達到 1.05 億個。2021 年,北美智能家居數量同比增長 13.0%,預計未來幾年市場将繼續強勁增長。Berg Insight 估計,到 2026 年,北美約有 7460 萬戶家庭将是智能的,相當于該地區所有家庭的 50%。在市場滲透率方面,歐洲市場落後于北美,預計到 2026 年底,該地區的安裝基數将達到約 1 億個家庭,市場滲透率爲 42%。在北美和歐洲,IOT 雲平台仍有着廣闊的發展前景。
塗鴉在 MWC 2023 展出的智能旅店一體化設備
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總公司位于中國杭州的高性能機器人開發商宇樹科技也參與了此次 MWC 2023 的展出。
宇樹科技成立于 2016 年 8 月,是國内研發、生産和銷售消費級、行業級高性能四足機器人、靈巧六軸機械臂的新銳創企,也是全球最早一批實現四足機器人商業化的公司之一。在場的工作人員告訴霞光社,宇樹科技一年可售出數千台智能機器人,産品銷往全球市場,顧客可用智能機器人進行演出表演、編程教育、流水線巡檢、危險場景作業等,其研發能力和量産能力在四足機器人領域處于全球領先地位。
宇樹科技展出的四足智能機器人。圖源:李小天 攝
國際知名的通信設備與解決方案提供商烽火通信(Fiberhome)在 MWC 2023 展出了他們在亞非地區移動通信領域的建設成就。在場的工作人員告訴霞光社,烽火通信緻力于爲第三世界國家提供信息技術建設,在東南亞、北非擁有産業基地,産品方案覆蓋全球 70 多個國家,助力運營商和行業客戶構建更好、更快、更強的數字連接網絡。
烽火通信展出的移動通信基站模型。圖源:李小天 攝
事實上,消除數字鴻溝也是本屆 MWC 的主要議題之一,圍繞這一議題,中國移動通信廠商貢獻了多種解決方案。
華爲展出了其爲旗下所有産品所打造出的無障礙科技功能體系。圍繞着這些消費類電子産品所搭建的兼容、高效的 HarmonyOS 鴻蒙操作系統,擁有 AI 字幕、屏幕朗讀、更大字體等功能,切實爲障礙人群帶來了便利,得到了行業的認可。
中國聯通以 " 聯通世界,美好智慧生活 " 爲主題,向世界展出其在鄉村信息高速網絡建設中的方案與成果。目前,中國聯通已經實現行政村數移網覆蓋率達 95%,建設數字鄉村平台服務行政村數超 25 萬村。以平台 + 雲網 +X 模式推動農村地區數字服務升級,融合雲網端數能力打造智慧農業解決方案助力鄉村振興。
幾乎所有參展的中國企業都認爲,5G 依舊是未來移動通信行業發展的主題與趨勢。全球移動通信系統協會(GSMA)表示,到 2022 年底,全球第五代通信技術(5G)連接用戶已超 10 億,今年将增至約 15 億,到 2025 年底将達到 20 億。到 2029 年,5G 将超過 4G,成爲全球主導的移動通信技術。自由視角視頻、企業雲化、移動專網、無源物聯網、融合感知通信等都将在 5G 的推動下快速發展。
我們也期待着,中國移動通信企業在 5G 新時代,釋放更多的能量與活力,爲所有行業的數字化轉型賦能,爲下一代互聯互通奠定堅實基礎。
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MWC 2023: Chinese Electronics Companies Showcase IoT and Promote 5G
MWC 2023 came to an end on March 2. Global consumer electronics companies showcased their products at the event, including Huawei, Honor, Xiaomi, and other Chinese companies in the mobile communication industry.
Tuya Smart
Tuya Smart, a global IoT ( Internet of Things ) development platform provider, highlighted three innovative products at MWC 2023: the Sharp Scooter EM-KS1, the DELIVERIES Uark Mini smart delivery box, and OTC ( over the counter ) earphones. Tuya staff at the exhibition booth noted that, as a leader in the IoT field, Tuya's global expansion is concentrated in developed countries and regions. In addition to the North American region, it is also actively expanding to Western Europe, Central Europe, and other areas with commercial prospects. Tuya's core businesses encompass network module production and intelligent hardware exports.
Tuya's Intelligent Pet Feeder
"Tuya is a leading company in the IoT field. However, in the field of smart home appliances, including smart lamps, smart door locks, and smart thermostats, we face tough competition," said a Tuya staff member.
According to a research report by Berg Insight, an IoT analysis company, the number of smart home appliances in Europe and North America reached 105 million in 2021. That year, smart home appliances in North America increased by 13.0% year-over-year. Continued market growth is expected over the next few years. Berg Insight estimated that about 74.6 million households in North America will have smart home appliances by 2026, equivalent to 50% of all households on the continent. In terms of market penetration, the European market lags behind North America. It is estimated that by the end of 2026, about 100 million households will use smart home appliances. In North America and Europe, IoT platforms continue to have wide development prospects.
A United System for Hotels Launched by Tuya
Unitree Robotics
Unitree Robotics, a high-performance robot developer based in Hangzhou, also participated in MWC 2023. Founded in August 2016, Unitree Robotics produces and sells consumer-grade high-performance quadruped robots and smart six-axis mechanical arms, and is one of the earliest companies in the world to commercialize quadruped robots.
Unitree Robotics staff revealed that the company provides thousands of intelligent robots to the global market each year. Unitree's robots are used for performance, programming education, assembly line inspection, operations in hazardous settings, and many other applications. The company holds a leading position in the global field of quadruped robots due to its capabilities in R&D and mass production.
Quadruped Robot Shown by Unitree Robotics
Fiberhome
Fiberhome, an internationally renowned provider of communication equipment and solutions, exhibited their achievements in the mobile communication field at MWC 2023. Its staff described Fiberhome's commitment to providing information technology solutions for third world countries, with industrial bases in Southeast Asia and North Africa. Its products and services cover more than 70 countries around the world, helping operators build better, faster, and stronger digital networks.
Bridging the Digital Divide
"Bridging the digital divide" was one of the main themes of MWC 2023. Chinese mobile communication companies have contributed to a variety of solutions for the challenge.
Huawei exhibited its barrier-free technology system. The compatible and efficient HarmonyOS built around its consumer electronic products features AI subtitles, larger fonts, text-to-voice reading, and other functions aimed at greater accessibility and convenience for people with disabilities.
Another theme was "Connecting the world, living a better and smarter life." Telecom carrier China Unicom exhibited its plans and achievements in high-speed information network construction and expansion in rural areas. At present, China Unicom has enabled internet connectivity in 95% of villages in China and built digital management platforms for more than 250,000 villages.
Nearly all Chinese companies at the exhibition believe that 5G continues to be the future of the mobile communication industry. According to the Global System for Mobile Communications Association ( GSMA ) , as of 2022, over one billion people around the world are connected by 5G, which will increase to about 1.5 billion this year and reach two billion by the end of 2025. By 2029, 5G will surpass 4G to become the world's leading mobile communication technology. Holographic videos, enterprise cloud services, private mobile networks, passive IoT technologies, and integrated sensing and communication technologies will all develop rapidly under the impetus of 5G.