Development of unmanned technology in China (3)

A cleaning boat (white) and a water quality monitoring boat (yellow) supported by 5G and autopilot technologies are in service beside the Wuzhen Grand Theater in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 19, 2019. With the development of new technologies such as the 5G, artificial intelligence and BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), unmanned technology is injecting impetus into traditional industries as well as making people's life easier and more convenient in China, and bringing about profound innovation and transformation. From commerce, agriculture, transportation, industrial production to environmental protection, China has been embracing this emerging technology in various fields in recent years as it strives to promote high-quality development. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)