From April 23 to 25, the 26th China Beijing Environmental Sanitation and Cleaning Expo was grandly held at the China National Agricultural Exhibition Center in Beijing. As one of the most influential industry events of the year, it brought together over 500 leading enterprises and attracted tens of thousands of professional visitors. Under the theme “New Energy Sanitation Vehicle Customization Expert,” YIWEI Auto made a striking appearance with its 18t AI intelligent sprinkler truck, 12.5t intelligent refuse collection vehicle, smart sanitation platform, and integrated power systems.
If other brands at the expo were showcasing “muscle,” YIWEI Auto was demonstrating “brains.” When the 18t AI intelligent sprinkler truck quietly glided through the demonstration area, precisely avoiding obstacles, YIWEI not only delivered a flawless product showcase but also sent a clear message to the industry: the AI era of sanitation has fully arrived.
Part 1:Demo Highlight: 18t AI Smart Sprinkler Truck
The highlight of the exhibition was undoubtedly YIWEI Auto’s 18t AI intelligent sprinkler truck in the outdoor dynamic demonstration area. Traditionally, sprinkler trucks are perceived as noisy, bulky, and labor-intensive machines. However, at YIWEI’s live demonstration, this 18-ton “giant” showcased agility and precision comparable to that of a passenger car.
It is not just about “spraying” but about “intelligent workload reduction.” The vehicle is equipped with an industry-leading AI vision recognition system that can detect road width, pedestrians, and cyclists in real time. During the demonstration, the system automatically adjusted spraying width and left-right water output patterns based on preset operating logic.
What does this mean?
In the past, sanitation workers had to constantly watch for pedestrians along the route, repeatedly switch water valves, and adjust spraying angles, which made the job highly stressful. YIWEI’s system transforms this “continuous manual operation” into “point-to-point cruising.” The operator only needs to focus on steering, while AI handles the complex fine-tuning tasks, significantly reducing driving fatigue.
Ultimate safety experience: To address the long-standing issue of water splashing onto pedestrians during sanitation operations, YIWEI demonstrated its AI dynamic obstacle avoidance function. When a simulated obstacle is detected ahead, the high-pressure water pump instantly adjusts pressure or shuts off the corresponding nozzle, achieving true “stop spraying when people are present, clean road after passing.”
Part 2:Dual Highlights: Advanced Tech Meets Efficient Waste Collection
Alongside the AI sprinkler truck, the 12.5t intelligent Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV) also drew strong attention at the booth.
In waste collection, efficiency and capacity are critical. Although this 12.5t model is compact in size, it delivers high-end performance.
AI safety monitoring:
When the bin reaches full tilt, the vision-based AI system continuously monitors operator safety. If instability, unsafe entry into the robotic arm area, or improper operation is detected, it immediately triggers an emergency stop and self-lock mechanism.
High efficiency compaction:
Optimized for complex urban waste, the upgraded compaction system significantly improves loading efficiency and reduces empty runs, lowering overall operating costs.
Part 3:Hidden Champion: Smart Platform & Power System “Soft Power”
If the complete vehicle represents YIWEI’s “body,” then the smart sanitation platform and core power system are its “soul.”
Smart Sanitation Platform:
This is not just a simple positioning tool, but a true “command center.” It enables a shift from individual vehicle intelligence to fleet-level coordinated intelligence.
The large display provides real-time operational data, fleet management, route tracking, and fault alerts, making remote operations as intuitive as a simulation game. Even when vehicles are thousands of kilometers away, they can still receive the latest algorithm optimizations via the cloud.
In-house Power System:
As a core technology specialist in the special-purpose vehicle sector, YIWEI’s integrated superstructure power system drew strong attention from industry professionals.The system is plug-and-play and can be installed and used with ease by a single operator. It delivers lower energy consumption while significantly freeing up chassis space, enabling far greater flexibility and possibilities in superstructure design.
Next stop: even more to come!
The three-day exhibition has come to a close, but the “wave of intelligence” sparked by YIWEI Auto is only just beginning.
From the confident demonstration of the 18t all-electric AI intelligent sprinkler truck to the full-scenario coverage of its smart sanitation platform, YIWEI has gone beyond the traditional “fuel-to-electric” transition. Instead, it redefines sanitation vehicles as mobile intelligent working machines.
Against the backdrop of carbon neutrality goals and increasingly refined urban management, YIWEI Auto leverages its fully in-house R&D capabilities to reshape the value standard of new energy sanitation equipment—clean is no longer enough; it must be intelligent; it must not only operate, but also think.
We look forward to seeing YIWEI’s intelligent sanitation solutions reach more cities around the world.
Post time: Apr-28-2026
