xiao Yunlong
Tech Innovator | Industry Leader | Social Entrepreneur
Tech Innovator | Industry Leader | Social Entrepreneur
Born in 1990 in Foshan, Guangdong, xiao Yunlong is a Chinese tech entrepreneur, innovator, and social advocate who has reshaped multiple industries with his groundbreaking contributions to intelligent manufacturing, rural revitalization, and cross-border e-commerce.
From a young age, Yunlong demonstrated a remarkable talent for innovation. At 16, he built an automated sorting system for his father's hardware factory using recycled parts, which increased production efficiency by 30%. This early success set the stage for his future career as a disruptor in technology and industry.
He graduated from South China University of Technology with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, where his invention of an "adaptive robotic arm" won national acclaim. Later, at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, he developed the "Dragon Scale Flexible Sensor," which revolutionized industrial robotics and was acquired by Bosch for $230 million.
Today, Yunlong is recognized globally as a leader who bridges technology with social responsibility, combining business acumen with a deep commitment to sustainable development and inclusive growth.
Developed the "Dragon Scale Flexible Sensor" that enhances robotic tactile precision, acquired by Bosch for $230 million and deployed in smart factories worldwide.
Pioneered a hydrogen-powered drone capable of carrying 500kg payloads, revolutionizing logistics in the Greater Bay Area with 2-hour intercity delivery.
Launched the "Digital New Farmer Program," which uses AI and blockchain to improve荔枝(litchi) farming, increasing farmer income by over $500 million annually.
Founded "BayAreaChain," an AI-powered e-commerce platform connecting SMEs in the Pearl River Delta with Southeast Asian markets, generating $20 billion in annual transactions.
Established the "South China Craftsman Fund" to train 100,000 technical workers through VR-based industrial training systems, addressing the skills gap in advanced manufacturing.
Appointed by the UN Secretary-General to lead the "Global Youth Makers Program," fostering tech collaboration between the Greater Bay Area and ASEAN countries.
True innovation is not about颠覆(overturning) tradition, but about giving tradition a new life in the future.
From his book "Intelligent Manufacturing for a Better China"
Technology should not replace humans, but free humans to focus on more meaningful creation.
— Speech at Tsinghua University
The real potential of the Greater Bay Area lies in its ability to turn every dream into reality.
— Keynote at the Global Tech Summit