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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-AOI TECHNOLOGY-RESEARCHER-ENTREPRENEUR (CN)

(240224) -- BEIJING, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Zhengtao (L) discusses the panel operation of an intelligent inspection device with his colleague at the headquarters of CASI Vision in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2024. Led by his supervisor, Zhang Zhengtao, a graduate from the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA), joined the research of a large scientific device in 2010. Zhang was the first to apply artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and precision optical imaging system to a device of its kind. He has made a number of technological breakthroughs in automated optical inspection (AOI) technologies since then. In 2016, he spearheaded in the incorporation of CASI Vision, which applies AOI technologies to non-destructive automatic inspection of standardized industrial products. To date, Zhang still serves as a researcher and doctoral supervisor at CASIA. As a scientist and an entrepreneur, he encourages his students to do practical research by focusi

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-AOI TECHNOLOGY-RESEARCHER-ENTREPRENEUR (CN)

(240224) -- BEIJING, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Zhengtao picks a glass back cover for mobile phone from an intelligent inspection device at the headquarters of CASI Vision in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2024. Led by his supervisor, Zhang Zhengtao, a graduate from the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA), joined the research of a large scientific device in 2010. Zhang was the first to apply artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and precision optical imaging system to a device of its kind. He has made a number of technological breakthroughs in automated optical inspection (AOI) technologies since then. In 2016, he spearheaded in the incorporation of CASI Vision, which applies AOI technologies to non-destructive automatic inspection of standardized industrial products. To date, Zhang still serves as a researcher and doctoral supervisor at CASIA. As a scientist and an entrepreneur, he encourages his students to do practical research by focusing resear

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-AOI TECHNOLOGY-RESEARCHER-ENTREPRENEUR (CN)

(240224) -- BEIJING, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Zhengtao (L) discusses with his colleague on research, development and application of an intelligent inspection device at the headquarters of CASI Vision in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2024. Led by his supervisor, Zhang Zhengtao, a graduate from the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA), joined the research of a large scientific device in 2010. Zhang was the first to apply artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and precision optical imaging system to a device of its kind. He has made a number of technological breakthroughs in automated optical inspection (AOI) technologies since then. In 2016, he spearheaded in the incorporation of CASI Vision, which applies AOI technologies to non-destructive automatic inspection of standardized industrial products. To date, Zhang still serves as a researcher and doctoral supervisor at CASIA. As a scientist and an entrepreneur, he encourages his students to do practic

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India's solar energy potential estimated at 748 GW

STORY: India's solar energy potential estimated at 748 GW SHOOTING TIME: file DATELINE: Feb. 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of solar park 3. various of high-voltage transmission 4. various of the traffic in New Delhi STORYLINE: The Indian government Wednesday said the country's total solar energy potential has been estimated at 748 Giga Watt peak. The information was given by the federal minister for new and renewable energy and power R. K. Singh in written replies in the upper house of the Indian parliament. The minister said the estimate has been provided by the National Institute of Solar Energy based on data from Waste Land Atlas of India 2010. Singh said until the end of last year, 51 solar parks with an aggregate capacity of 37,740 MW have been sanctioned in 12 states in the country since the launch of the scheme in December 2014. "An aggregate capacity of 10,504 MW of solar projects have been commissioned in 2

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CHILE-SANTIAGO-EX-PRESIDENT-FUNERAL

(240208) -- SANTIAGO, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on March 3, 2020 shows former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera attending a news conference in Santiago, Chile. Sebastian Pinera, who was Chile's president in 2010-2014 and 2018-2022, died on Tuesday when his private helicopter crashed on the shores of Lake Ranco, in southern Chile, according to his office. (Photo by Jorge Villegas/Xinhua)

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Volvo Cars reports several all-time-highs in 2023

STORY: Volvo Cars reports several all-time-highs in 2023 SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 1, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Volvo Studio Stockholm 2. various of street view in Stockholm 3. various of shops in Stockholm STORYLINE: Volvo Cars said on Thursday that 2023 was a record-breaking year for the company, with more than 700,000 cars sold and the highest revenue and sales profit in its 97-year history. Revenues increased by 21 percent to 399.3 billion Swedish kronor (38.3 billion U.S. dollars), while the underlying operating profit excluding joint ventures and associates increased by 43 percent to 25.6 billion kronor, the carmaker said in its year-end report for 2023. A total of 708,716 cars were sold in 2023, following a year-on-year sales increase of 15 percent, according to the report. Volvo Cars, which was acquired by Chinese automaker Geely in 2010, has previously said that it aims to solely produce fully-electric cars by 2

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Tourist destination in S China regains hustle and bustle

STORY: Tourist destination in S China regains hustle and bustle DATELINE: Feb. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: GUILIN, China CATEGORY: TOURISM SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists in Guilin 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IAN HAMLINTON, Village inn owner in Yangshuo 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LAI YUFEN, Deputy general manager, Yulong River Scenic Spot Tourism Development Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: In 2010, South African architect Ian Hamlinton decided to settle down in an old village nestled in Yangshuo County of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, as he was drawn to the centuries-old structures there. One year later, he opened a village inn in Yangshuo, a popular tourist destination known for its karst mountains and river sights. Hamlinton was very busy during the week-long Spring Festival holiday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IAN HAMLINTON, Village inn owner in Yangshuo "(During) the Spring Festival (holiday), the kitchen was very busy again, so we just hired a new chef. After the (Chinese) New Year's Eve, f

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Finnish daughter-in-law has fun making Chinese New Year snacks

STORY: Finnish daughter-in-law has fun making Chinese New Year snacks DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:33 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Guangzhou during the Spring Festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SARAH YAAKSOLA, Finnish expat in China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Auntie 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SARAH YAAKSOLA, Finnish expat in China 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): Auntie 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): SARAH YAAKSOLA, Finnish expat in China 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): Auntie 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): SARAH YAAKSOLA, Finnish expat in China 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): Auntie 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): SARAH YAAKSOLA, Finnish expat in China 11. SOUNDBITE 10 (Chinese): Auntie 12. SOUNDBITE 11 (English): SARAH YAAKSOLA, Finnish expat in China 13. SOUNDBITE 12 (English): Sarah Yaaksola's husband STORYLINE: Sarah Yaaksola from Finland came to study in south China's Guangzhou in 2010. After graduation, she stayed in China and had a Chinese family. Having been in China for over

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Japan defeat Thailand 3-1 in World Cup qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japanese defender Yuji Nakazawa (C) heads home Japan's third goal in the second half of an Asian qualifying round match against Thailand for the 2010 World Cup at Saitama Stadium on Feb. 6. Japan won the match 3-1.

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Japanese competitive eater Kobayashi

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Japanese competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi during an interview with Kyodo News in New York on July 1, 2010. The 33-year-old former hot dog eating champion won an annual chicken wing eating contest in Philadelphia on Feb. 3, 2012, downing a record 337 wings in 30 minutes.

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Aftermath of Chile quake

CONCEPCION, Chile - A mother and daughter sleep in a car in Concepcion, Chile, on March 3, 2010, following the massive earthquake that struck the country on Feb. 27.

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Chile quake aftermath

CONCEPCION, Chile - Police on horseback patrol the empty streets of Concepcion, Chile, on March 3, 2010, where a curfew was put into effect. The government imposed the curfew to contain looting which broke out following the massive earthquake that struck the country on Feb. 27.

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Chile quake aftermath

CONCEPCION, Chile - Two people walk through rubble in Concepcion, Chile, on March 3, 2010. The death toll from the Feb. 27 earthquake rose to over 800.

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Chile quake aftermath

CONCEPCION, Chile - Soldiers patrol a street in Concepcion, Chile, where a curfew was put into effect on March 3, 2010. The government imposed the curfew to contain looting which broke out following the massive earthquake that struck the country on Feb. 27.

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Chile quake aftermath

CONCEPCION, Chile - Earthquake survivors line up to buy gasoline in Concepcion, Chile, on March 3, 2010. Residents face a shortage of basic supplies such as water, food and gasoline following a massive earthquake that struck the country on Feb. 27.

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Chile quake aftermath

DICHATO, Chile - Rescuers look through the wreckage of buildings in Dichato, Chile, on March 3, 2010. The death toll from the Feb. 27 earthquake that struck the country has climbed to over 800.

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Chile quake aftermath

DICHATO, Chile - People carry boxes of relief supplies in Dichato, Chile, on March 3, 2010. Some 300 people in the town gathered to receive water, rice and other supplies following the Feb. 27 earthquake which killed at least 800 people and destroyed 500,000 homes.

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Chile quake aftermath

CONCEPCION, Chile - A woman prepares breakfast in front of her damaged home in Concepcion, Chile, on March 3, 2010. A magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck the country on Feb. 27 killed at least 800 and destroyed 500,000 homes.

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Chile quake aftermath

CONCEPCION, Chile - A boy waits at a military facility while a soldier prepares a paper allowing him to leave home on March, 3, 2010, in Concepcion, Chile. The Chilean government imposed a nighttime curfew in the town to contain looting which broke out following the devastating earthquake on Feb. 27.

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Chile quake aftermath

CONCEPCION, Chile - People wait in line in front of a military facility in Concepcion, Chile, on March 3, 2010, to apply for permission slips to go out after a certain hour. The government has imposed a nighttime curfew to contain looting that broke out following the devastating earthquake that struck the country on Feb. 27.

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Chile quake aftermath

CONCEPCION, Chile - A man pulls a shoe from the wreckage of a structure in Concepcion, Chile, on March 3, 2010. The death toll from the Feb. 27 earthquake rose to over 800.

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Chile quake aftermath

CONCEPCION, Chile - People sit in front of a building next to rubble on March 3, 2010, in Concepcion, Chile. The death toll from the Feb. 27 earthquake rose to over 800.

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Chile quake aftermath

CONCEPCION, Chile - Rubble lies between buildings in Concepcion, Chile, on March 3, 2010. The death toll from the Feb. 27 earthquake rose to over 800.

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Chile quake aftermath

CONCEPCION, Chile - Soldiers stand guard on a street in Concepcion, Chile, where a nighttime curfew was put into effect on March 3, 2010. The government imposed the curfew to contain looting which broke out following the massive earthquake that struck the country on Feb. 27.

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Canada beats U.S. 3-2 to take gold in men's ice hockey

VANCOUVER, Canada - Supporters cheer after Canada defeated the United States in the men's ice hockey gold medal match in the Vancouver Olympics at Canada Hockey Place in the city on Feb. 28, 2010. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Canada beat U.S. 3-2 to take gold in men's ice hockey

VANCOUVER, Canada - Canada's Sidney Crosby (C) celebrates with his teammates Drew Doughty (R) and Scott Niedermayer (L) after scoring the match-winning goal in overtime in the men's ice hockey gold medal match against the United States in the Vancouver Olympics at Canada Hockey Place in the city on Feb. 28, 2010. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Canada beat U.S. 3-2 to take gold in men's ice hockey

VANCOUVER, Canada - American Zac Parise (back, 2nd from R) celebrates with his teammates while spectators cheer after scoring an equalizer at the end of the third period of the men's ice hockey gold medal match in the Vancouver Olympics at Canada Hockey Place in the city on Feb. 28, 2010. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Canada beat U.S. 3-2 to take gold in men's ice hockey

VANCOUVER, Canada - Canadian Sidney Crosby (C) celebrates with teammates Scott Niedermayer (27) and Drew Doughty (8) after scoring a match-winning goal in overtime during the men's ice hockey gold medal match against the United States in the Vancouver Olympics at Canada Hockey Place in the city on Feb. 28, 2010. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Canada beat U.S. 3-2 to take gold in men's ice hockey

VANCOUVER, Canada - Canadian team members and supporters rejoice after beating the United States in the men's ice hockey gold medal match in the Vancouver Olympics at Canada Hockey Place in the city on Feb. 28, 2010. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Canada beat U.S. 3-2 to take gold in men's ice hockey

VANCOUVER, Canada - Canadian Sidney Crosby (L) celebrates with teammates Scott Niedermayer (27) and Drew Doughty (8) after scoring a match-winning goal in overtime during the men's ice hockey gold medal match against the United States in the Vancouver Olympics at Canada Hockey Place in the city on Feb. 28, 2010. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Spectators in red after Canada win men's ice hockey

VANCOUVER, Canada - Spectators wear red and wave Canadian national flags during the awards ceremony for the men's ice hockey event in the Vancouver Olympics at Canada Hockey Place in the city on Feb. 28, 2010. Canada beat the United States 3-2 to take the gold medal.

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Canada beat U.S. 3-2 to take gold in men's ice hockey

VANCOUVER, Canada - American team members look dejected after losing to Canada in the men's ice hockey gold medal match against the United States in the Vancouver Olympics at Canada Hockey Place in the city on Feb. 28, 2010. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Canada beat U.S. 3-2 to take gold in men's ice hockey

VANCOUVER, Canada - Canadian men's ice hockey team members make a victory lap after beating the United States in the gold medal match in the Vancouver Olympics at Canada Hockey Place in the city on Feb. 28, 2010. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Olympics closing ceremony spectators cheer for Canada's hockey gold

VANCOUVER, Canada - Spectators waiting for the closing ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place in Vancouver on Feb. 28, 2010, celebrate as the huge screen in the venue shows the men's ice hockey team of Canada winning gold at Canada Hockey Place in the city. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Canada beat U.S. 3-2 to take gold in men's ice hockey

VANCOUVER, Canada - Canadian Corey Perry (C) and Duncan Keith (R) celebrate after Perry scored the second goal in the second period of the men's ice hockey gold medal match against the United States in the Vancouver Olympics at Canada Hockey Place in the city on Feb. 28, 2010. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Olympics closing ceremony spectators cheer for Canada's hockey gold

VANCOUVER, Canada - Spectators outside BC Place in Vancouver, where the closing ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympics was held on Feb. 28, 2010, celebrate as they watch the men's ice hockey team of Canada win gold at Canada Hockey Place in the city on an outside screen. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Olympics closing ceremony spectators cheer for Canada's hockey gold

VANCOUVER, Canada - Volunteer workers waiting for the closing ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place in Vancouver on Feb. 28, 2010, celebrate the men's ice hockey team of Canada winning gold at Canada Hockey Place in the city as they watch the match on a screen on the venue. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Olympics closing ceremony spectators cheer for Canada's hockey gold

VANCOUVER, Canada - Spectators waiting for the closing ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place in Vancouver on Feb. 28, 2010, celebrate after Canada won gold in the men's ice hockey in the Vancouver Olympics at Canada Hockey Place in the city. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Canada beat U.S. 3-2 to take gold in men's ice hockey

VANCOUVER, Canada - Ryan Kesler (L) reacts after scoring for the United States while Canadian goalkeeper Roberto Luongo lies on the ice in the second period of the men's ice hockey gold medal match in the Vancouver Olympics at Canada Hockey Place in the city on Feb. 28, 2010. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Canada beat U.S. 3-2 to take gold in men's ice hockey

VANCOUVER, Canada - American Ryan Malone (above) and Canadian Drew Doughty skirmish in the first period of the men's ice hockey gold medal match in the Vancouver Olympics at Canada Hockey Place in the city on Feb. 28, 2010. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Spectators at men's ice hockey gold match

VANCOUVER, Canada - Supporters for Canadian and American teams cheer during the men's ice hockey gold medal match in the Vancouver Olympics at Canada Hockey Place in the city on Feb. 28, 2010. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Olympics closing ceremony spectators cheer for Canada's hockey gold

VANCOUVER, Canada - A boy waiting for the closing ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place in Vancouver on Feb. 28, 2010, celebrates after a large screen in the venue shows the men's ice hockey team of Canada win gold at Canada Hockey Place in the city. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Canada beat U.S. 3-2 to take gold in men's ice hockey

VANCOUVER, Canada - American Zac Parise (L) scores an equalizer just before the end of the third period of the men's ice hockey gold medal match in the Vancouver Olympics at Canada Hockey Place in the city on Feb. 28, 2010. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Canada beat U.S. 3-2 to take gold in men's ice hockey

VANCOUVER, Canada - Drew Doughty (R) of Canada smashes against a referee in the first period of the men's ice hockey gold medal match against the United States in the Vancouver Olympics at Canada Hockey Place in the city on Feb. 28, 2010. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Canada beat U.S. 3-2 to take gold in men's ice hockey

VANCOUVER, Canada - American Zac Parise (R) scores an equalizer, while Roberto Luongo of Canada fails to prevent the scoring in the second period of the men's ice hockey gold medal match in the Vancouver Olympics at Canada Hockey Place in the city on Feb. 28, 2010. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Canada beat U.S. 3-2 to take gold in men's ice hockey

VANCOUVER, Canada - Canadian Jonathan Toews (front) celebrates with his teammate after scoring the first goal in the first period of the men's ice hockey gold medal match against the United States in the Vancouver Olympics at Canada Hockey Place in the city on Feb. 28, 2010. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Canada beat U.S. 3-2 to take gold in men's ice hockey

VANCOUVER, Canada - Canadian Corey Perry (C) and his teammates rejoice after scoring the second goal in the second period of the men's ice hockey gold medal match against the United States in the Vancouver Olympics at Canada Hockey Place in the city on Feb. 28, 2010. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Canada beat U.S. 3-2 to take gold in men's ice hockey

VANCOUVER, Canada - Canadian team members rejoice after shooting an opening goal in the first period of the men's ice hockey gold medal match against the United States in the Vancouver Olympics at Canada Hockey Place in the city on Feb. 28, 2010. Canada beat the United States 3-2.

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Some 35,000 runners take part in Tokyo Marathon

TOKYO, Japan - Runners start in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on Feb. 27, 2010, to race in the Tokyo Marathon. Some 35,000 people -- 3,000 for the 10-kilometer race and 32,000 for the full 42.195-kilometer race -- took part in the rain-swept event.

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Some 35,000 runners take part in Tokyo Marathon

TOKYO, Japan - Runners start in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on Feb. 27, 2010, to race in the Tokyo Marathon. Some 35,000 people -- 3,000 for the 10-kilometer race and 32,000 for the full 42.195-kilometer race -- took part in the rain-swept event.