On April 10, 2026, the 2026 ASEAN Sci-Tech Education Outbound Forum was held in Shenzhen. AutoLife signed a partnership with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Xiaozhi served as on-site smart guide.
On April 10, 2026, the 2026 ASEAN Sci-Tech Education Outbound Cooperation Forum opened at the Shenzhen Virtual University Park. Acting as the forum's core smart guide, Xiaozhi shepherded delegates with precise navigation, attentive directions and professional interaction — delivering an immersive smart-service experience for guests from Malaysia. During the forum, AUTOLIFE signed a major partnership with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), injecting new intellectual energy into China–ASEAN sci-tech-education cooperation.
Xiaozhi on duty: smart service across the forum On site, Xiaozhi served as guests' "personal smart guide" with fluent natural interaction and sharp navigation. At the entrance and key zones, it greeted and directed visitors — a strong showcase of service robotics in high-end conferences and of Chinese smart-tech capability.
Strong partnership: a new chapter for school-enterprise collaboration At the forum's core moment, AUTOLIFE and UTM held a signing ceremony, officially building a deep partnership for China–ASEAN sci-tech-education cooperation.
UTM is one of Malaysia's top universities, with strong academic foundations and international resources; its computer science, engineering and business programs sit in the QS world top 100. AUTOLIFE focuses on cost-effective, multi-functional humanoid robots adaptable across scenarios, and pushes embodied-intelligence technology into large-scale deployment.
Through this signing, the two sides will integrate technology and education resources to build smart education solutions and cross-border programs — fusing smart tech with ASEAN education systems and helping Chinese science and education flow outward.
Building the future together The forum's theme, "Smart Empowerment for a New ASEAN Sci-Tech Education Ecosystem," brought together officials, educators and business leaders to address pain points and opportunities for the region.
Xiaozhi's involvement and the AUTOLIFE-UTM signing mark smart tech and school-enterprise collaboration as key drivers for ASEAN sci-tech education outbound. Both sides will deepen R&D, talent training and project delivery — building a smart bridge for China–ASEAN cooperation.
