Usher in a New Smart Sanitation Era! Yanbian Runji’s First AI-Powered Autonomous Sweeping Robot Rolls Off the Production Line

In the flourishing early summer of June, innovation momentum is surging across the region. At 11 a.m. on June 12, 2026, the roll-off ceremony for the first autonomous sweeping robot under the AI + Autonomous Driving Sanitation Equipment Project was grandly held at the project plant in the Prefabricated Industrial Park of Airport Zone.

The event showcased the enterprise’s scientific and technological innovations and marked a key milestone for Yanji City in advancing integrated development of artificial intelligence and high-end equipment manufacturing industries. Distinguished guests from local Party and government authorities, business circles, academic institutions and industry associations gathered at the venue to witness a historic moment as the sanitation industry of Yanbian Prefecture and even the entire Northeast China strides into a new era of intelligence and unmanned operation.

 

The ceremony was hosted by Wu Yong, President of Shenzhen Runhong Environmental Engineering Co., Ltd. Per event arrangements, all participating leaders and guests arrived at the venue in an orderly manner before 10:50 a.m. Thorough pre-event preparations laid a solid foundation for the smooth running of the whole ceremony. The venue was filled with a solemn yet warm atmosphere, with all guests brimming with anticipation to welcome the official launch of the first intelligent sweeping robot.

 

A full lineup of Yanji municipal leaders attended the event, including: Wang Jibao, Member of the Standing Committee of Yanbian Prefectural Party Committee and Secretary of Yanji Municipal Party Committee; Ji Wenbo, Vice Mayor of Yanji Municipal People’s Government; Liu Guoxiang, Deputy Secretary of the Party Working Committee of Airport Zone; Li Shenghua, Deputy Director of the Administrative Committee of Airport Zone; Ye Guibin, Director of the General Office of Yanji Municipal Party Committee; Sun Shouquan, Director of Yanji Investment Promotion Service Center; and Fei Yongzhi, Chairman of Yanji Sanitation Operation Co., Ltd. Having long followed project construction and industrial growth, all leaders participated in the full ceremony and attached great importance to the landing and development of the intelligent sanitation equipment industry.

 

The ceremony also drew an elite roster of renowned entrepreneurs, industry experts, university scholars and chamber of commerce representatives nationwide. Notable attendees included: Yu Jinlong, Executive Chairman and Secretary-General of China Air Business School Entrepreneurs Club, Standing Director of Hong Kong Beijing Overseas Friendship Association, and President of Beijing Air Business Investment Management Co., Ltd.; Zeng Changbiao, Vice President of the Global Zheshang General Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of Liaoning Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of Shenyang Zhongxu Group Co., Ltd., and Chairman of Zheshang United Investment & Development Co., Ltd.; Xu Zhe, Associate Research Fellow at Tsinghua University Institute of Education, former Deputy Director of Tsinghua University Policy Research Office, Expert Member of Higher Education Reform Committee, and Co-founder of Tsinghua Pingshi Fund; Zhang Yueming, Deputy Secretary-General of Liaoning Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce and Manager of Investment Development Department of Shenyang Zhongxu Group; Fan Bohua, Secretary-General of Shenzhen Hubei Chamber of Commerce; Liu Juntao, Administrative Assistant of Shenyang Zhongxu Group; and Yu Yongcai, Chairman of Zhongyu Group.

 

The core management team of Shenzhen Runhong Environmental Engineering Co., Ltd. made a full appearance as well. Company executives including Zhang Ying, Chairman; Wu Yong, President; Zhang Haiqing, Vice President and Chief AI Expert; and Zhang Jia, Vice President and General Manager of Operations attended the ceremony, joining guests from all sectors to witness the commercialization of the enterprise’s technological achievements.

 

After the ceremony officially commenced, host Wu Yong introduced all leaders and guests present one by one. On behalf of Shenzhen Runhong Environmental Engineering Co., Ltd., he extended a warm welcome and sincere gratitude to all attendees, met with rounds of applause expressing heartfelt thanks to guests traveling from afar.

 

 

Following the guest introduction segment, the event moved to the project briefing session. Zhang Haiqing, Vice President and Chief AI Expert of Shenzhen Runhong Environmental Engineering Co., Ltd., took the stage to deliver a comprehensive overview of the AI + Autonomous Driving Sanitation Equipment Project. He elaborated on multiple dimensions including the project’s original development intent, R&D system, core intelligent technologies, functional advantages of products, manufacturing workflow and market application roadmap. He detailed the team’s technical breakthroughs integrating artificial intelligence, autonomous driving and sanitation operations, and illustrated the project’s high-end, market-oriented and industry-empowering development positioning, enabling leaders and guests to fully grasp the project’s technical prowess, R&D accomplishments and long-term development vision.

 

The project briefing gave way to the much-anticipated highlight of the ceremony. With all leaders and guests as witnesses, Wang Jibao, Member of the Standing Committee of Yanbian Prefectural Party Committee and Secretary of Yanji Municipal Party Committee, and Zhang Ying, Chairman of Shenzhen Runhong Environmental Engineering Co., Ltd., walked slowly toward the autonomous sweeping robot draped in bright red silk cloth. The two guests jointly cut the ceremonial ribbon and lifted the red silk cover together. Accompanied by crisp horn sounds, the first AI-powered autonomous sweeping robot was fully unveiled to the crowd. Boasting a sleek, futuristic design, the brand-new intelligent equipment triggered thunderous applause, lifting the atmosphere of the ceremony to its peak.

 

 

This autonomous sweeping robot is an innovative product forged through deep integration of artificial intelligence and traditional sanitation machinery. From technical R&D and component testing to complete vehicle assembly and commissioning before roll-off, the project team endured persistent technological challenges and refined manufacturing, embodying tremendous efforts from all R&D and production staff. Since settling in the Prefabricated Industrial Park of Airport Zone, the project has received full support from the Yanji Municipal Party Committee, Yanji Municipal People’s Government, Airport Zone Administrative Committee, the Municipal Party Committee General Office, Investment Promotion Service Center, Sanitation Company and other relevant departments at all levels. Authorities took proactive initiative and delivered frontline services to resolve various bottlenecks in project progress, laying a solid foundation for steady construction and the scheduled roll-off of the first robot.

 

The successful roll-off of this first AI-powered autonomous sweeping robot carries far-reaching significance. It stands as a successful practice of Yanji City’s commitment to technological innovation and cross-industry integration between high-end equipment manufacturing and artificial intelligence. More importantly, it marks a vital step toward accelerating the transformation and intelligent upgrading of the traditional sanitation industry across Yanbian Prefecture and the entire Northeast China. Leveraging its existing production infrastructure, the plant will later realize full automated operation of flexible production lines. Drawing on mature technologies and production capacity, it will continuously mass-produce high-quality, high-performance autonomous sweeping robots and a full range of supporting sanitation equipment.

 

Moving forward, Shenzhen Runhong Environmental Engineering Co., Ltd. will remain rooted in Yanji and deepen its layout in Airport Zone. Relying on the city’s sound business environment and industrial support policies, the company will steadily ramp up investment in technical R&D, continuously optimize the performance of intelligent sanitation products and expand its product portfolio. The enterprise will fully leverage its technological strengths and industrial driving capacity, taking intelligent sanitation equipment as a core pillar to support Yanji in scaling up its featured AI + manufacturing industry. Meanwhile, it will harness technological innovation to boost efficiency and quality of municipal sanitation operations, contributing to refined urban management and improved ecological environment quality across the region.

 

The entire roll-off ceremony featured tight, well-organized procedures and concluded successfully amid a warm and harmonious atmosphere. This event signals the opening of a brand-new chapter for the development of Yanji’s intelligent sanitation industry. Going forward, the local government will continue to take technological innovation as the guide, foster new industries, new business formats and new growth drivers, promote coordinated development of the regional real economy and digital intelligent industries, and write a new chapter of high-quality industrial development.