Animation festival showcases cutting-edge digital innovations

Visitors can immerse themselves in cutting-edge animation experiences driven by AI and digital technologies. The holographic cabin animation photo studio allows guests to interact with animated avatars that mirror their movements, while the AI Image Recognition and Cloud Computing Art Studio showcases a robotic arm creating sketches based on uploaded photos in minutes, offering a glimpse into the future of technology in animation and gaming.

Since its inception in 2005, the festival has been a staple event for animation enthusiasts and has played a pivotal role in the growth of Hangzhou's animation industry. The city's animation and gaming sector, surpassing 50 billion yuan ($6.9 billion) in revenue by the end of 2023, now boasts 274 companies employing over 12,000 individuals, marking a remarkable transformation from obscurity to excellence in the industry.