Cover A humanoid robot was displayed at Beyond Expo 2025, held at The Venetian Macao in Macau (Photo: Beyond Expo)
A humanoid robot was displayed at Beyond Expo 2025, held at The Venetian Macao in Macau (Photo: Beyond Expo)
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We spotlight seven technologies showcased at Beyond Expo 2025 in Macau—each offering a smarter way to live, work and interact
Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the four-day Beyond Expo 2025 at Macau’s The Venetian Macao drew over 1,200 exhibitors from sectors such as AI, robotics and many others.
“When we first established Beyond Expo in 2021, we wanted to showcase the technological advancement of Asia. This global convergence of the best minds, where groundbreaking ideas meet transformative technologies, realises our vision of ‘Empowering Asia, Bridging the world’,” said Lu Gang, the co-founder of the convention.
The exhibition showcased technologies, from AI-powered wearables to sustainable materials, reflecting a focus on accessible, inclusive and environmentally conscious design. Here are seven innovations we spotted that could make our daily lives smarter, more connected and more sustainable.
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Zeta multi-line Braille display
Above Zeta multi-line Braille aims to address the issue of heavy, costly Braille books for visually impaired users (Photo: Chongqing Infinite Horizons Co Ltd)
Zeta multi-line Braille aims to address the issue of heavy, costly Braille books for visually impaired users (Photo: Chongqing Infinite Horizons Co Ltd)
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Zeta multi-line Braille display tackles the problem of heavy, expensive Braille books by letting visually impaired users read any text in Braille everywhere. Users upload documents or access an online library before the system converts them into Braille and transmits the output via Bluetooth to a tactile display.
The team at Chongqing Infinite Horizons Co Ltd invented this product after witnessing a blind couple’s struggle to access diverse reading material. The startup is now engaging with schools, associations and libraries to introduce this product to more users.
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EnZence
EnZence is an alternative to traditional plastics made entirely from recycled plant fibres. It is biodegradable, non-toxic, BPA-free and designed for various uses, such as packaging, giftware, containers and electronics.
This material is developed by venture-backed Zence Object Technology, which originated from Macau and is headquartered in Hong Kong. Using a proprietary bio-recycling process, they transform agricultural leftovers—like tea leaves, rice husks and straw—into green materials.
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Sengine AI
Above A woman designs an office interior with Sengine AI (Photo: Sengine AI)
A woman designs an office interior with Sengine AI (Photo: Sengine AI)
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Based in southern China’s Shenzhen, Sengine AI by Sengine Technology transforms basic floor plans into complete interior designs—down to materials, styles and cost estimates—in under a minute. Users can drag and drop real products into the AI-generated layouts and preview them instantly. Rather than building its own app, it provides API integration with different platforms.
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Xgrids Lixel L2 Pro
Above An introduction video of Lixel L2 Pro from Chinese startup Xgrids (Video: Xgrids/YouTube)
Lixel L2 Pro is a handheld 3D scanner that makes capturing real-world spaces quick, accurate and easy, even for non-experts. Designed for industries like construction, film and gaming, it allows users to walk through a space and build a detailed 3D model with photorealistic scans, achieving centimetre-level accuracy.
Founded in late 2020 by former staff from Chinese drone maker DJI, Xgrids is the Shenzhen and Hong Kong-based company that created this product. It has over 60 distributors, with most of its main clients in Europe and the US.
FocusBuddy
Above FocusBuddy aims to help people with ADHD stay focused by monitoring attention and providing real-time prompts (Photo: Beyond Expo)
FocusBuddy aims to help people with ADHD stay focused by monitoring attention and providing real-time prompts (Photo: Beyond Expo)
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FocusBuddy is a device designed to help people, especially those with ADHD, maintain focus in a world full of digital distractions. Developed by the Shenzhen-based startup Focus, the robot uses sensors and AI to monitor attention levels through tracking eye movements, facial expressions and posture. It then offers real-time prompts to refocus. Its adorable and engaging design encourages trust and emotional connection, positioning it as a companion rather than a supervisor.
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Cleer open-ear AI earphones Arc 5
Above A woman using a cycling machine is wearing Cleer Arc 5 open-ear AI earphones (Photo: Cleer/Weibo)
A woman using a cycling machine is wearing Cleer Arc 5 open-ear AI earphones (Photo: Cleer/Weibo)
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Cleer, founded in China’s Shenzhen, has developed AI-integrated earphones that do much more than play music. Users can pose questions, have their phone calls transcribed and translated between Chinese and English. The product is powered by the proprietary AI assistant Tingdao and has partnered with AI models such as those from Baidu. Sold globally, the company targets markets from North America to Asean and Europe.
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Looktech AI glasses
Above Looktech AI glasses let users capture photos, videos, enjoy music and transcribe meetings hands-free (Photo: Looktech)
Looktech AI glasses let users capture photos, videos, enjoy music and transcribe meetings hands-free (Photo: Looktech)
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Looktech AI glasses are stylish smart glasses powered by an AI personal assistant. Users can take photos and videos, listen to music and transcribe and summarise meetings without picking up their phones. Designed for everyday use, the glasses are lightweight, discreet and compatible with prescription and sunglasses lenses.
The product’s inventor, Hangzhou-based startup Looktech, launched a crowdfunding campaign for the glasses on Kickstarter in December last year, attracting over US$1 million from approximately 4,770 backers.
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Based in Hong Kong, editor Yoyo Chow covers the people and ideas redefining Asia’s future—from cutting-edge innovation and AI to bold moves in sustainability and diversity. She also drives content for Tatler Gen.T in Hong Kong, a platform and community spotlighting the region’s next generation of startup founders, creatives and changemakers.
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