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IFA opens to visitors with AI and robots in the spotlight

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Berlin’s IFA electronics show has opened to the public, with more than 1,900 exhibitors presenting products.
  • Artificial intelligence, humanoid robots and lifestyle-oriented consumer electronics are among the main themes.
  • Organizers expect around 220,000 visitors, matching last year’s attendance, before the exhibition closes Tuesday.

Berlin’s IFA has opened its doors to the public, placing artificial intelligence and humanoid robots alongside a growing range of lifestyle products.

More than 1,900 exhibitors are presenting products at this year’s electronics show. In recent years, IFA has sought to attract younger visitors with areas for internet personalities, wellness products and beauty technology.

The topic of robotics is particularly important for Germany.

· Karsten WildbergerThe digital minister spoke about the importance of robotics during an opening tour of IFA.

Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger said robotics was especially important for Germany. He pointed to the combination of hardware, software and artificial intelligence as a strength of the country’s industrial economy.

The technologies that will shape our everyday lives tomorrow.

· Stefan EversBerlin’s finance senator described the trends and products presented at the exhibition.

The opening tour featured a dishwasher that films its contents and selects a suitable programme. Visitors also saw a pizza baked in an oven designed to improve through regular software updates. Politicians were shown smart glasses at two stands, along with two robots and a new vacuum-mop device.

Berlin Finance Senator and Christian Democratic Union candidate Stefan Evers said the fair displayed trends and products that could shape everyday life in the future. The exhibition runs through Tuesday and opens daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Organizers hope to attract about 220,000 visitors, roughly the same number as last year.

Technologies that make our lives easier, save resources and therefore enable more sustainable economic activity.

· Stefan EversEvers highlighted the practical and environmental aims of the technologies shown at IFA.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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