Grasp the key to the development of humanoid robots
2025-01-10
As one of the representative fields for the development of new quality productivity, the humanoid robot industry is entering a period of upward development, becoming a new highland for technological competition, a new track for future industries, and a new engine for economic development. It has great development potential and broad application prospects. Humanoid robots integrate advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, high-end manufacturing, and new materials. Essentially, it is a deep integration of artificial intelligence technology and robot electromechanical technology. It belongs to the application of artificial intelligence in embodied intelligence (EAI) direction and is expected to become a disruptive product after computers, smartphones, and new energy vehicles. It will profoundly change human production and lifestyle, reshape the global industrial development pattern. According to the data, as of February 2024, there are 24747 humanoid robot stock enterprises and 1051 national specialized new enterprises in China. A series of policies have been successively introduced. The Implementation Plan for the New Industry Standardization Navigation Project (2023-2035) issued in August 2023 clearly proposes to conduct pre research on system evaluation standards for humanoid robots, including motion, operation, interaction, intelligent ability classification, and performance evaluation; Conduct pre research on security standards such as electromechanical systems, human-computer interaction, and data privacy; Conduct pre research on the application standards of humanoid robots for industrial, household service, public service, special operations and other scenarios. The Guiding Opinions on the Innovation and Development of Humanoid Robots, issued in October of the same year, emphasized that by 2025, a preliminary innovation system for humanoid robots would be established, cultivating 2 to 3 globally influential ecological enterprises and a group of specialized, refined, and new small and medium-sized enterprises, creating 2 to 3 industrial development clusters, and nurturing and developing a number of new businesses, models, and formats; By 2027, the innovation capability of humanoid robot technology will significantly improve, forming a safe and reliable industrial and supply chain system, building an internationally competitive industrial ecosystem, and achieving a comprehensive strength that reaches the world's advanced level. Various regions have introduced corresponding measures to actively layout the humanoid robot race track. For example, the Beijing Municipal Government has issued a series of policy documents in recent years, proposing to focus on the world's cutting-edge technology and future strategic needs, accelerate the layout of the humanoid robot industry, carry out research and engineering applications of complete machine products and key components, promote the evolution of robot technology from "humanoid" to "humanoid", and strive to reduce product costs and accelerate the realization of large-scale and commercial applications. For example, Jiangsu Province has proposed to achieve breakthroughs in key core technologies such as the brain, cerebellum, and limbs of humanoid robots by 2027, accelerate the development of artificial intelligence technologies such as large models, enrich typical application scenarios, and strive to create a national level industrial development cluster. While the industry is developing rapidly, there are also some shortcomings and weaknesses. For example, there is still a gap between the underlying technology of embodied intelligence and the world's leading level, and the hardware costs and end-to-end deployment costs of products urgently need to be reduced. In addition, there is an urgent need to address issues such as incomplete standard systems, inadequate industry norms, and limited application scenarios. Next, we should adhere to a problem oriented approach, grasp the key points, and implement policies prudently. On the one hand, improving key technologies. Universal humanoid robots are a high-level goal for industrial development, and the large-scale models of general artificial intelligence (AGI) robots and the general robot body are key technological barriers. The key core technologies and technological innovation systems such as the brain, cerebellum, and limbs are the main focus of efforts. Top enterprises should concentrate their resources and focus on breaking through core algorithms and basic frameworks, underlying chips, and operating systems. Pay attention to new developments in technology fields such as digital twins and spatial intelligence. Upstream and downstream enterprises should focus on their main business, with a focus on breaking through components such as linear/rotary electric drive joints, high-power density hollow cup motors, multi-dimensional sensors, and dexterous hands, continuously improving quality and reducing costs. Relevant units should leverage their expertise and focus on breakthroughs in basic theories such as neuromorphic perception and cognition, human body dynamics, and high energy density battery life. They should also continuously innovate in areas such as new materials, new processes, and new structures. Focusing on key areas of manufacturing such as 3C and automotive, we aim to enhance the operational and task execution capabilities of humanoid robot tools, create demonstration production lines and factories for humanoid robots, and achieve deep applications in typical manufacturing scenarios. Accelerate the integration of humanoid robots with cutting-edge technologies such as metaverse and brain computer interfaces. On the other hand, optimizing the industrial ecosystem. Strengthen the construction of national strategic scientific and technological forces, carry out large-scale demonstration actions for the application of new technologies, new products, and new scenarios, give full play to the leading role of the first economic launch, and promote the deep integration of "artificial intelligence+" and "robot+". Build a dedicated operating system for humanoid robots with high real-time, high reliability, and high intelligence, promote deep integration with general large-scale models and other technologies, and provide a safe, stable, and easy-to-use system platform. Develop application software for various scenarios, improve the development platform and toolkit for humanoid robot applications, and build a rich software enabled application ecosystem. Learn from China's deep integration advantages accumulated in the field of autonomous vehicle and autonomous UAVs, and support the construction of key laboratories for humanoid robots and manufacturing innovation centers. Deepen the collaboration between the central and local governments, as well as between government and enterprises, formulate and improve the standards for humanoid robot embodied intelligence groups, and support flexible and customized production and manufacturing. (New Society)
Edit:He Chuanning Responsible editor:Su Suiyue
Source:ECONOMIC DAILY
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