Humanoid Robots Enter Rapid Scaling Phase at WAIC with New Dual-Core Platform
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During the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, a forum on humanoid robots and embodied intelligence was held in Shanghai. This event marked a significant milestone as it showcased the first national training site for embodied intelligence, alongside strategic partnerships in six major scenarios and eight industry chains. The forum highlighted the transition of domestic humanoid robot technology from research to large-scale production.
The importance of this development lies in its potential to enhance the industrial landscape in Shanghai, with the city leveraging its resources in the Zhangjiang Robot Valley and Zhangjiang AI Innovation Town. The local government emphasized the need for standardization and a comprehensive service system to support high-quality industrial growth. The conference underscored the rapid advancements in embodied intelligence, which is now a key focus area for China's technological development.
Looking ahead, the National and Local Joint Innovation Center for Humanoid Robots aims to scale production significantly, targeting an annual output of 2,000 humanoid robot modules across various sectors, including public welfare and automotive. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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