2025 is a big deal for northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region—it’s the 70th anniversary of the region's founding 🎉. Nestled at the crossroads of Central Asia, Xinjiang is home to Uygur, Kazakh, Kirgiz and other communities, whose cultural tapestry and teamwork shine bright.
Meet Rizaydin Rehemjiang: a Resource Exploration Engineering student from Ili at Central South University, who's on a mission to make mining safer. Inspired by a viral video of a bionic quadruped robot in 2023, he rallied a nine-member squad from Xinjiang, Fujian, Hubei and Hong Kong SAR, China.
Their goal? Swap out heavy manual work with agile robots that can navigate tricky tunnels and reduce risks for miners. 🤖 Their innovative prototypes have scooped up awards, proving that tech + teamwork truly saves lives.
Rizaydin says the real win is collaborating with peers from different backgrounds. By combining local knowledge with cutting-edge tech, they're not just protecting workers—they're giving back to their hometown and writing a new chapter for Xinjiang's future. 🌟
As 2025 unfolds, keep an eye on this multicultural dream team—because when diverse minds unite, even century-old industries get a high-tech makeover! ✨
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Vibrant Xinjiang: A diverse team reinventing century-old mining
cgtn.com
