Pudong New Area is making strides toward becoming a global core for technological innovation, with the world's first high-temperature "city walk" by a humanoid robot, autonomous taxis, and breakthrough drugs developed by local firms.

A humanoid robot achieves the world's first high-temperature "city walk" in Pudong New Area. [Photo/WeChat ID: pdnews]

Strategic scientific forces are rapidly gathering in Pudong New Area, with the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF) offering unparalleled insights into the microscopic world. The National Facility for Protein Science Shanghai (NFPSS) has supported over 13,400 research projects, serving more than 2,500 teams across China.

SSRF in Zhangjiang town, Shanghai. [Photo/WeChat ID: pdnews]

Pudong New Area is a key player in frontier scientific fields such as quantum technology, AI, and life sciences, with researchers in Zhangjiang town having pioneered base-editing therapy for sickle cell anemia, demonstrating significant clinical success. These advancements mark major steps toward global medical breakthroughs.

The area is also enhancing its global innovation ecosystem by hosting influential forums, such as the Zhangjiang Life Sciences International Innovation Summit, which covered topics like gene therapy, and the Tsinghua University Alumni IC Forum, which addressed integrated circuits and talent development in the tech industry.

Pudong New Area fosters a thriving innovation environment with affordable housing and workspaces for young talent. By supporting the entire innovation lifecycle — from research to commercialization — the area is positioning itself as a leader in global technological progress and sustainable growth.