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,除了華為、榮耀、小米等以智能終端為主的全球移動互聯(lián)網(wǎng)企業(yè),還有諸多和移動通訊行業(yè)相關(guān)的中國廠商。
全球化1OT(物聯(lián)網(wǎng))開發(fā)平臺服務(wù)商涂鴉(tuya)在MWC 2023上重點(diǎn)展示了三款創(chuàng)新“爆品”:電動滑板車Sharp Scooter EM-KS1、DELIVERIES Uark Mini智能配送箱、“功能型耳機(jī)”——OTC助聽器(輔聽耳機(jī))。展會現(xiàn)場的涂鴉工作人員告訴霞光社,作為IOT云平臺領(lǐng)域的領(lǐng)跑者,涂鴉在海外的主要市場集中在發(fā)達(dá)國家和地區(qū),除了傳統(tǒng)的北美區(qū)域外,目前也正在積極向西歐、中歐等具有商業(yè)前景的地區(qū)拓展;除了單純出產(chǎn)聯(lián)網(wǎng)模組外,國內(nèi)智能硬件出海也是涂鴉的一項核心業(yè)務(wù)。
涂鴉在MWC 2023展出的智能寵物喂食器 圖源:李小天 攝
“在全場景的IOT領(lǐng)域,可以說涂鴉沒有對手;但也可以說,包括智能燈具、智能門鎖、智能恒溫器等在內(nèi)的所有智能家居產(chǎn)品都是我們的對手?!蓖盔f工作人員對霞光社說。
根據(jù)物聯(lián)網(wǎng)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(shù)量達(dá)到 1.05 億個。2021年,北美智能家居數(shù)量同比增長13.0%,預(yù)計未來幾年市場將繼續(xù)強(qiáng)勁增長。Berg Insight 估計,到 2026 年,北美約有 7460 萬戶家庭將是智能的,相當(dāng)于該地區(qū)所有家庭的 50%。在市場滲透率方面,歐洲市場落后于北美,預(yù)計到 2026 年底,該地區(qū)的安裝基數(shù)將達(dá)到約 1 億個家庭,市場滲透率為 42%。在北美和歐洲,IOT云平臺仍有著廣闊的發(fā)展前景。
涂鴉在MWC 2023展出的智能旅店一體化設(shè)備 圖源:李小天 攝
總公司位于中國杭州的高性能機(jī)器人開發(fā)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,是國內(nèi)研發(fā)、生產(chǎn)和銷售消費(fèi)級、行業(yè)級高性能四足機(jī)器人、靈巧六軸機(jī)械臂的新銳創(chuàng)企,也是全球最早一批實(shí)現(xiàn)四足機(jī)器人商業(yè)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(shù)千臺智能機(jī)器人,產(chǎn)品銷往全球市場,顧客可用智能機(jī)器人進(jìn)行演出表演、編程教育、流水線巡檢、危險場景作業(yè)等,其研發(fā)能力和量產(chǎn)能力在四足機(jī)器人領(lǐng)域處于全球領(lǐng)先地位。
宇樹科技展出的四足智能機(jī)器人。圖源:李小天 攝
國際知名的通信設(shè)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(qū)移動通信領(lǐng)域的建設(shè)成就。在場的工作人員告訴霞光社,烽火通信致力于為第三世界國家提供信息技術(shù)建設(shè),在東南亞、北非擁有產(chǎn)業(yè)基地,產(chǎn)品方案覆蓋全球70多個國家,助力運(yùn)營商和行業(yè)客戶構(gòu)建更好、更快、更強(qiáng)的數(shù)字連接網(wǎng)絡(luò)。
烽火通信展出的移動通信基站模型。圖源:李小天 攝
事實(shí)上,消除數(shù)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(xiàn)了多種解決方案。
華為展出了其為旗下所有產(chǎn)品所打造出的無障礙科技功能體系。圍繞著這些消費(fèi)類電子產(chǎn)品所搭建的兼容、高效的HarmonyOS鴻蒙操作系統(tǒng),擁有AI字幕、屏幕朗讀、更大字體等功能,切實(shí)為障礙人群帶來了便利,得到了行業(yè)的認(rèn)可。
中國聯(lián)通以“聯(lián)通世界,美好智慧生活”為主題,向世界展出其在鄉(xiāng)村信息高速網(wǎng)絡(luò)建設(shè)中的方案與成果。目前,中國聯(lián)通已經(jīng)實(shí)現(xiàn)行政村數(shù)移網(wǎng)覆蓋率達(dá)95%,建設(shè)數(shù)字鄉(xiāng)村平臺服務(wù)行政村數(shù)超25萬村。以平臺+云網(wǎng)+X模式推動農(nóng)村地區(qū)數(shù)字服務(wù)升級,融合云網(wǎng)端數(shù)能力打造智慧農(nóng)業(yè)解決方案助力鄉(xiāng)村振興。
幾乎所有參展的中國企業(yè)都認(rèn)為,5G依舊是未來移動通信行業(yè)發(fā)展的主題與趨勢。全球移動通信系統(tǒng)協(xié)會(GSMA)表示,到2022年底,全球第五代通信技術(shù)(5G)連接用戶已超10億,今年將增至約15億,到2025年底將達(dá)到20億。到2029年,5G將超過4G,成為全球主導(dǎo)的移動通信技術(shù)。自由視角視頻、企業(yè)云化、移動專網(wǎng)、無源物聯(lián)網(wǎng)、融合感知通信等都將在5G的推動下快速發(fā)展。
我們也期待著,中國移動通信企業(yè)在5G新時代,釋放更多的能量與活力,為所有行業(yè)的數(shù)字化轉(zhuǎn)型賦能,為下一代互聯(lián)互通奠定堅實(shí)基礎(chǔ)。
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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.