Li Rui (left), TV host of science program, My Future, acts as the curator of a "future science museum" on the show and interacts with a robot of Ping An Micro-Expression Recognition Technology. [Photo provided to China Daily]

TV show is introducing cutting-edge technologies to keep its young fans engaged.

Glasses that let the blind see, a robot that detects whether you are lying simply by looking at your facial expression, and special materials that make regular cloth arrow-proof or make regular paper hold water...

These are some of the advanced technologies being showcased nationwide in the second season of a popular variety show on science and technology - My Future.

It airs on Hunan Television, known for its entertainment shows, battling with talent shows and reality shows designed for young viewers.

The show, which is produced with help from the communication bureau of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, presents three products each week.

Speaking about the show, its producer Yang Hui says: "Science and technology change our lives and shape our futures, but there are very few variety shows about science and technology."

Yang, also the CEO of Visionary Media, worked for a year to produce the first season of the show - showcasing cutting-edge high-tech from around the world.

In the show, scientists are in the spotlight, introducing their inventions and inviting the audience to test them.