Qing Tong Vision has launched the MotionDecode Data Open Plan, offering free access to a comprehensive 1,000-hour high-quality human motion dataset. This initiative, announced recently, is designed to enhance the development of humanoid robots and promote embodied intelligence by reducing research barriers and encouraging collaboration within the data ecosystem. The program is expected to support a wide range of applications, including robot training and motion generation, representing a pivotal advancement in the industrialization of embodied intelligence.
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Original from leaderobot.com: Qing Tong Vision Launches MotionDecode Data Open Plan: 1000-Hour Motion Capture Dataset Now Open Source
Qing Tong Vision Launches MotionDecode Data Open Plan: 1000-Hour Motion Capture Dataset Now Open Source
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