Hand rubbing seems to be a connecting point, linking the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain, and even the internal and external circulation of the economy; It is also like a fulcrum, which leverages the circulation of resource capital, stimulates new momentum in the interaction between innovation and market, and uses foam shaft and motor to make intelligent massages and sell them all over the world; Independently develop a 10 kilometer rocket during spare time and fly it to high altitude; Starting from scavenging for old electrical appliances at the scrap station, independently completing sketches, 3D printing, and programming to create mechanical armor that can automatically open and close and interact intelligently; Using microcontrollers and open-source tutorials to create interactive and expressive electronic pets, network traffic and orders have been coming one after another... For some time now, the trend of "hand rubbing everything" has been hot, paving the way for innovative experimentation. What is innovation? Ultimately, it is the process of satisfying social needs and promoting production development through creative practice. 'Hand rubbing' is not a joke, but refers to the creative production that can be completed solely by hand or with simple tools. In the process of kneading, shaping, and finely carving, one can glimpse the birth and growth of innovation, witnessing the matching of individual creativity and social needs. The emergence of hand rubbing competition precisely indicates that the effective combination of rich creativity and development needs will unleash vigorous innovation vitality. Further investigation into the reasons for its emergence cannot be separated from the popularization of scientific knowledge, the abundance and accessibility of material materials, and the widespread use of tools. From the process of technological development, we can glimpse the innovative energy of hand rubbing. In 2009, 19-year-old Wang Xingxing couldn't afford a 3D printer and spent 200 yuan manually rubbing parts to create a bipedal robot that could walk. Nowadays, the humanoid robots developed by Wang Xingxing and Yushu Technology have the hard skills of twisting yangko and martial arts. This "evolutionary history" reflects the evolution from small innovation to big creation: innovation can not only be born in the laboratory, but also originate from a powerful heart full of desire for the unknown and daring to turn blueprints into reality with one's own hands. Hand rubbing to achieve dreams is not only a victory of personal talent and diligence, but also a microcosm of the dividends of the times. Post-2000s Gao Xingyu created excellent mecha models in the dormitory, gained market recognition, established his own brand, and signed contracts with listed companies; A small batch customization platform for electronic components will have a revenue of nearly 8 billion yuan and a net profit of 998 million yuan in 2024, with year-on-year growth of 18.55% and 35.19% respectively; In Huaqiangbei, Shenzhen, Guangdong, a group of foreign makers collaborate side by side with local engineers and solution providers, unleashing innovative magnetic force... Hand rubbing seems to be a connecting point, linking the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain, and even the internal and external circulation of the economy; It is also like a pivot, leveraging the circulation of resource capital and stimulating new momentum in the interaction between innovation and the market. Let imaginative ideas take root, let hobbies blossom and bear fruit, personal efforts are the main reason, and government services also have great potential. Understanding the needs and expectations of these handmade makers, providing more suitable support and services, will better stimulate innovation and creativity. For example, Huaqiangbei has established an innovation community to provide full cycle support from creative incubation to market transformation for AI (artificial intelligence) entrepreneurs with certain capabilities; For example, Qingdao, Shandong has launched a single person AI entrepreneur platform, which adopts a new entrepreneurial model of "single person+AI" and integrates core elements such as computing power, data, and technology to build a deeply integrated innovation system. Integrating resources, building an ecosystem, providing more good tools and helpers, and helping more golden ideas to emerge, technological innovation and industrial development will be full of vitality. There is no such thing as breaking ground for no reason. Why is innovation valuable? It's about having characteristics and meaning. Once hand rubbing becomes homogenized or loses practicality, not to mention deviating from the original intention of innovation, it is also difficult to be favored by the market. Whether it is strengthening technological analysis and supervision, guiding innovation direction correctly, promoting smooth supply and demand docking, actively connecting the "ivory tower" and "production line", it is necessary to promote the leap of innovation level and give small innovations the opportunity to break into large markets and become large industries. I have dreams in my heart, light in my eyes, skills in my hands, and a path under my feet. Every new departure is a journey of climbing high. Caring for the innovative seeds hidden in hand rubbing, activating more extraordinary creations from ordinary alleys, Chinese manufacturing will surely move towards a better future through bold ideas and innovations. (New Society)