WeTouch Partners with Hefei Aoweixun to Enter China's Projected RMB 30 Trillion Silver Economy Through AI Robotics
The cooperation targets potential new product lines and revenue opportunities beyond WeTouch's traditional touch display business.
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WeTouch Technology (NASDAQ: WETH) has entered a cooperation agreement with Hefei Aoweixun Electronic Technology to jointly develop interaction technologies for robotic systems. The collaboration extends WeTouch's plans beyond traditional touch displays into AI robotics and smart elderly care. The companies intend to combine touch sensing and interactive displays with robotic system design, motion control and intelligent algorithms.
WeTouch aims to develop solutions for elderly care robots and related devices, creating potential product lines and revenue opportunities. The parties also plan product development, supply chain coordination, customer engagement and joint market development. WeTouch expects to pursue these opportunities through phased development, application testing, customer validation and potential commercialization, subject to technical feasibility and market demand.
Positive
- Minor pointCooperation agreement with Aoweixun establishes joint development of touch sensing and robotic interaction technologies.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.WeTouch's expansion plans target elderly care robotics and potential new product lines beyond conventional touchscreens.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Joint commercialization plans include supply chain coordination, customer engagement and market development.
Negative
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Potential commercialization remains subject to technical feasibility and market demand, following application testing and customer validation.
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Key Figures
- China population aged 60 and above
- more than 300 million people
- Elderly-care market context
- Silver economy market estimate
- approximately RMB 7 trillion (US$1 trillion)
- Industry estimate
- Projected silver economy market
- approximately RMB 30 trillion (over US$4 trillion)
- Projection by 2035
Key Terms
human-machine interaction technical
motion control technical
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Strategic cooperation combines WeTouch's advanced touch technology with Aoweixun's robotics expertise; Aoweixun is an established supplier to one of China's top robotics companies, supporting the development of AI-powered elderly care robots and new revenue opportunities.
CHENGDU, China, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeTouch Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: WETH) ("WeTouch" or the "Company"), a developer and manufacturer of advanced touch display solutions, today announced that it has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Hefei Aoweixun Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. ("Aoweixun"), a China-based robotics technology company and an established supplier to one of China's top robotics companies, to jointly develop next-generation touch sensing, human-machine interaction and intelligent interface solutions for robotic systems.
The collaboration represents an important step in WeTouch's strategy to expand beyond its traditional touch display business into the emerging markets for artificial intelligence (AI) robotics, intelligent hardware and smart elderly care solutions. By integrating WeTouch's established touch technology capabilities with Aoweixun's expertise in robotic systems, motion control and intelligent algorithms, the companies intend to develop commercially applicable technologies and products for a broad range of robotic applications.
Strategic Expansion into China's Smart Elderly Care Market
An important strategic objective of the partnership is to explore opportunities in China's rapidly expanding elderly care market, supported by a population of more than 300 million people aged 60 and above.
China's silver economy, encompassing elderly care services, healthcare-related products, assistive technologies and intelligent devices, represents a substantial long-term market opportunity. Industry estimates have placed the market at approximately RMB 7 trillion (US
As demographic changes increase demand for elderly care services, AI-enabled service robots and intelligent monitoring and assistance technologies are expected to play an increasingly important role in residential care facilities, community-based elderly care centers, healthcare support environments and other service settings.
WeTouch and Aoweixun intend to explore the development of intelligent robotic interaction solutions specifically designed for elderly care applications, including:
- User-friendly touch interfaces that enable older adults to interact more easily with intelligent robotic devices.
- AI-enabled service robot interfaces supporting daily assistance, information access and communication.
- Interactive robotic systems designed to facilitate connections among older adults, caregivers, family members and service providers.
- Intelligent sensing and human-machine interaction technologies that may be incorporated into future elderly care and assistive robotic products.
Through these initiatives, WeTouch aims to position its touch and interaction technologies as enabling components within the developing smart elderly care robotics ecosystem.
The Company believes this market could create additional demand for specialized touch displays, tactile sensing components, intelligent control modules and integrated human-machine interaction systems.
Building New Revenue Opportunities Beyond Traditional Touch Displays
The strategic cooperation is designed to establish a pathway for WeTouch to participate in the broader AI robotics value chain.
Rather than limiting its role to supplying conventional touchscreens, WeTouch intends to explore higher-value products and solutions that combine touch sensing, interactive displays, intelligent control and robotics-oriented interface design.
The companies also plan to collaborate on product development, supply chain coordination, customer engagement and commercialization opportunities. Under the agreement, WeTouch is expected to provide touch display technology, manufacturing and supply chain support, while Aoweixun will contribute robotic system design, motion control and intelligent algorithm capabilities.
The parties have also agreed to explore joint market development opportunities and potential additional forms of strategic cooperation.
WeTouch believes the partnership may provide a foundation for future business expansion across several emerging markets, including AI-powered elderly care robots, commercial service robots, industrial automation equipment and intelligent connected devices.
The Company expects to pursue these opportunities through phased product development, application testing, customer validation and potential commercialization, subject to technical feasibility and market demand.
About WeTouch Technology Inc.
WeTouch Technology Inc. is a global provider of medium- to large-sized projected capacitive touchscreens and touch display solutions. The Company's products are used in a broad range of applications, including automotive, industrial control, point-of-sale terminals, gaming and lottery equipment, medical devices, multifunction printers and other specialized human-machine interface applications. Building on its core touch display component business, WeTouch is committed to expanding its integrated touch display modules, professional solutions and intelligent hardware applications, and plans to leverage its touch display, human-machine interface and manufacturing capabilities to pursue robotics-related applications and opportunities across the robotics value chain.
For additional information, please visit the Company's website.
About Hefei Aoweixun Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
Hefei Aoweixun Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. is a China-based technology company specializing in robotics-related technologies, equipment and intelligent systems. Aoweixun is an established supplier to one of China's top robotics companies. Its expertise in robotic systems, motion control and intelligent technologies complements WeTouch's touch sensing and human-machine interface capabilities, supporting the joint development of intelligent robotic solutions for industrial, commercial and elderly care applications.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “target,” “going forward,” “outlook,” “objective” and similar terms. Such statements are based upon management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and beyond WeTouch’s control, which may cause WeTouch’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially and adversely from anticipated results contained or implied in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in WeTouch’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at www.sec.gov. WeTouch does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under law.
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What is WeTouch's robotics agreement with Hefei Aoweixun intended to develop?
The agreement covers joint development of touch sensing, human-machine interaction and intelligent interface solutions for robotic systems. WeTouch intends to explore elderly care robots and related devices as potential applications beyond its traditional touch display business.
What will WeTouch and Aoweixun each contribute to the robotics collaboration?
WeTouch is expected to provide touch display technology, manufacturing and supply chain support, while Aoweixun will contribute robotic system design, motion control and intelligent algorithm capabilities.