Imaging + AI perception system at the Boao Forum

At the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026, vivo showcased its strategic development in integrating imaging technology with artificial intelligence to build an advanced perception system. Hu Baishan, President and COO of vivo as well as President of vivo Central Research Institute, presented the company’s “Imaging + AI” strategy during a keynote speech. He emphasized that imaging technology will be fundamental to realizing a “visual dialogue” with the physical world, positioning imaging as a core focus that will shape the future trajectory of AI.

vivo aims to leverage this integration within a multi-scenario smart ecosystem, transitioning from a device maker to a comprehensive ecosystem-based technology platform. The company’s approach centers on user-oriented value, combining smart devices with intelligent services driven by AI-enhanced imaging. During the forum, vivo also introduced the X300 Ultra, a flagship smartphone spotlighting cutting-edge imaging capabilities that exemplify the company’s innovation and global ambitions.

Furthermore, Zhang Fei, vivo’s Vice President of AI, participated in a panel discussing how AI technologies empower industrial upgrading through digital transformation. He shared vivo’s progress in driving smartphone industry transformation by deeply converging AI and imaging technologies in practical applications.

This development underscores a broader trend where AI-enhanced imaging is becoming a critical driver for smart technologies and industrial innovation, highlighting vivo’s role in advancing this fusion within the tech ecosystem. The Boao Forum serves as a key platform for revealing how AI and imaging continue to unlock new capabilities and market opportunities.