New Robot Career in Ningbo Offers Annual Salary of 800,000 Yuan
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In a factory in Ningbo, a humanoid robot is being trained by Wei Xingfeng and his intern to perform simple tasks, such as moving aluminum strips. This role involves repetitive demonstrations to collect data for model training, rather than writing algorithms. The industry has seen a 400-fold growth, with average annual salaries ranging from 500,000 to 800,000 Yuan, highlighting a significant talent gap.
The emergence of this new career reflects a broader trend in China, where 72 new professions have been introduced, with about 40% aligned with future industries. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security plans to add 12 new occupations by July 2026, including the role of embodied intelligent robot application technician, classified as an S-level digital profession. This job requires patience and understanding of teaching rather than coding skills.
As engineers transition from traditional industrial roles to humanoid robot applications, their work rhythm has changed significantly. They now act as trainers, demonstrating human actions to the robots, which helps the machines learn to navigate the real world. The value of professionals like Wei lies in their ability to provide muscle memory that helps robots understand human behavior.
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