The China Association for Science and Technology has established an institute for the study of smart societies, the first think tank in the country devoted to the subject.

The think tank will focus on areas including artificial intelligence, smart transportation and smart medical services, according to Xu Xiaolan, head of the institute, which was established Saturday.

Through seminars and analysis, the think tank aims to follow the developments of advanced technology.

It will also pay attention to strategic measures taken by other countries in promoting the building of smart societies and evaluate policies and planning, according to the association.