Robots, AI, and the 'Black Lamp Factory': An Intelligent Leap of China's Grain Industry from the Perspective of Grain Fair
2025-07-14
Robots can freely walk within the grain pile and quickly close positions; AI controls the entire granary, accurately calculates and adjusts temperature; There is no lighting in the refining workshop, only robots on duty 24 hours a day... On the 12th, various "black technologies" in the grain industry were frequently showcased at the 7th China Grain Trading Conference held in Shenyang. From warehousing to processing, from production to distribution, technology is reshaping every aspect of the grain industry chain. In front of the booth of Zhongke Xinhe (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd., a closing robot applied to grain warehouse management has attracted the attention of many merchants. The reporter saw on site that this closing robot is not large in size, only the size of a backpack. It is equipped with spiral wheels on both sides of the body, which can quickly walk inside the grain pile, achieve autonomous obstacle avoidance and precise positioning, and smooth out uneven grain piles. In the past, the closing of grain depots was mainly done manually, and workers worked continuously in high dust environments, which not only affected their health but also posed safety hazards. ”A promoter from Zhongke Xinhe Company introduced that this robot can walk on the grain surface without sinking, and can adapt to various complex grain surface environments. Its radar system can build a three-dimensional grain surface map in real time, providing data support for precise operations. At present, the automatic closing system of Zhongke Xinhe robot has been demonstrated and applied in multiple grain depots across the country. At the exhibition site, reporters found that a series of innovative technologies, represented by closing robots, are reshaping the appearance of traditional grain warehouses: intelligent grain monitoring systems with precise perception, automatic ventilation devices with autonomous decision-making, 24-hour pest control robots and other cutting-edge technologies are competing to debut. You see, although I am in Shenyang, not only can I view the real-time situation of grain warehouses thousands of miles away, but I can also use AI to calculate the temperature of other points and carry out automated ventilation, cooling, and dehumidification. ”Dai Yajun, Deputy General Manager of COFCO Wuxi Warehousing and Logistics Institute, took out his phone and demonstrated to the reporter. At present, this technology has been implemented in multiple grain warehouses, providing a comprehensive solution for the transformation of grain warehouses to achieve green and intelligent grain storage. In recent years, the grain industry has launched a wave of intelligent upgrading, from warehouse management to production and processing, and technological innovation is driving the improvement of quality and efficiency throughout the entire industry chain. According to data provided by the National Grain Reserve Bureau, during the 14th Five Year Plan period, a total of 1057 grain machine upgrade and renovation projects were implemented, and about 33000 sets of grain machine equipment were promoted and applied, providing a solid hardware foundation for the high-quality development of the grain industry. In the COFCO Donghai Grain and Oil Industrial Park under COFCO Group, it only takes 12 hours for a soybean to be transformed into edible oil and brought to the dining table. On the dock, the newly introduced continuous unloader can transport 1000 tons of soybeans per hour to the silo through a conveyor belt; In the filling workshop, 16 sets of intelligent visual inspection equipment are like sharp eyes, automatically detecting product quality; In the oil pressing workshop, more than 1600 sensors and remote instruments are working simultaneously, and only 4 staff members are needed to easily manage them. We have also designed a 'black light factory' in the refining process. ”Su Yin, Deputy General Manager of COFCO Oil Marketing Company, said that there is no lighting here, no busy personnel shuttle, only the roar of machines running 24 hours a day. Staff can view data and control progress at any time through tablets. In front of the booth of Hefei Taihe Intelligent Technology Company, an AI intelligent selection Tianyan Pro beige color selection machine is undergoing a surgery: transparent nylon threads and tiny cigarette butts mixed in rice are accurately removed. In the past, most color sorting machines used to distinguish based on color, but now they are equipped with visible and infrared lenses for clearer visibility and more accurate recognition, "said Yang Chao, a booth worker. With AI empowerment, color sorting machines can distinguish different objects based on their characteristics, such as length, shape, etc., with higher stability and better sorting effects. This conference highlights technological innovation and is an active exploration of developing new quality productive forces according to local conditions. ”Liu Huanxin, Director of the National Grain and Material Reserve Bureau, said at the conference that it is necessary to build a carrier for grain related universities, grain enterprises, and grain machinery enterprises to deepen the integration of industry, academia, research, and application, stimulate the vitality of promoting grain through science and technology and talent, and guide more resources to invest in the upgrading of the grain industry. In the talent and technology exhibition area of the exhibition, innovative achievements brought by universities such as Shenyang Agricultural University and Bohai University have attracted much attention. Since the beginning of this year, the Grain and Material Reserve Bureau of Liaoning Province has promoted the implementation of more than 20 scientific research achievements, solved more than 30 industry problems, and added 224 million yuan in output value through the deepening of school enterprise cooperation. (New Society)
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