Hangzhou to develop 100+ AI-driven cross-border e-commerce models by 2026

The smart fitness pump developed by Unitree Robotics. [Photo/Unitree Robotics]

Hangzhou is accelerating its cross-border e-commerce transformation with AI as a key driver, aiming to establish over 100 AI-powered application cases by 2026, according to a cross-border e-commerce conference held on Feb 11.

Companies like Unitree Robotics and ManyCore are leading this shift.

Fresh off its Spring Festival Gala debut, where its humanoid robots performed a traditional Chinese dance, Unitree Robotics is making waves in cross-border e-commerce. The company's smart fitness pump, which weighs just 700 grams and integrates AI-powered force control technology to provide personalized training, has become a best-seller on Amazon Japan, generating tens of thousands of dollars in monthly sales.

ManyCore's AI-powered 3D rendering software, Kujiale, helps furniture exporters create high-quality visuals of products at various angles and settings with a simple drag-and-drop function, greatly reducing costs and improving efficiency.

According to ManyCore's e-commerce solutions director Yu Yang, a cross-border seller with $500 million in annual sales could save up to 20 million yuan ($2.7 million) annually using Kujiale's AI-powered rendering. The software also facilitates installation tutorials, improving the customer experience by providing step-by-step 3D assembly videos.

Hangzhou's cross-border e-commerce ecosystem is evolving into a fusion of digital economy, technological innovation, and global trade. The government plans to expand AI applications in marketing, logistics, and manufacturing, allowing Web3.0 and AI-driven enterprises to provide end-to-end digital solutions.

By 2026, Hangzhou aims to develop over 100 AI-powered application models, positioning itself at the forefront of China's digital trade revolution.

A photo rendered by Kujiale, ManyCore's AI-powered 3D rendering software, featuring co-founders of the company. [Photo/ManyCore]