The **Changning Library** in downtown Shanghai has embraced the concept of digital humans by introducing a digital human avatar named Xin Ye. Equipped with advanced algorithms, Xin Ye can interact with visitors, recommend books based on their reading history, and even reserve seats, with books delivered by robots. This initiative is part of Changning District’s broader plan to modernize public cultural spaces, blending traditional Chinese culture with 21st-century technology. The initiative also includes RFID chips for tracking books, contactless smart bookshelves, and potential expansion across the district, reflecting an innovative approach to creating an age-friendly, accessible, and tech-integrated urban reading environment.
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